Clifford Wheeless, MD
NPI 1205903408 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Raleigh, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Clifford Wheeless, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Raleigh, NC (NPI 1205903408).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1205903408
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9800415 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,243 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 724 | $122 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 446 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 281 | $86 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 150 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 87 | $170 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 348 | 119 |
| Meloxicam | 281 | 72 |
| Raloxifene Hcl | 171 | 59 |
| Prednisone | 153 | 48 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 108 | 52 |
| Ibuprofen | 74 | 26 |
| Diclofenac Sodium/Misoprostolbrand: Diclofenac Sodium-Misoprostol | 61 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 200 W Parkview Dr Ste BHenderson, NC 27536-5958Phone: (919) 562-9410Fax: (919) 562-2948
- 6602 Knightdale Blvd Ste 310Knightdale, NC 27545-6526Phone: (919) 562-9410Fax: (919) 562-2948
- 103 Professional Park Ste aOxford, NC 27565-2581Phone: (919) 562-9410Fax: (919) 562-2948
- 2605 Blue Ridge Rd Ste 320Raleigh, NC 27607-6475Phone: (919) 562-9410Fax: (919) 562-2948
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-30
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Clifford Wheeless's NPI number?
- Clifford Wheeless's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205903408, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Clifford Wheeless's specialty?
- Clifford Wheeless is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Clifford Wheeless located?
- Clifford Wheeless's practice location on file with NPPES is 11200 Governor Manly Way Ste 309, Raleigh, NC 27614-7375.
- What is Clifford Wheeless's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Clifford Wheeless is (919) 562-9410.
- Does Clifford Wheeless accept Medicare?
- Clifford Wheeless is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Clifford Wheeless's NPI active?
- Yes — Clifford Wheeless's NPI (1205903408) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.