William Wharton, M.D.
NPI 1326044454 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Wharton, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1326044454).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326044454
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 34767 (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
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,481 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 | 576 | $124 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 540 | $66 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 389 | $14 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 92 | $161 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 83 | $3 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 756 | 225 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 334 | 87 |
| Lisinopril | 307 | 92 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 284 | 66 |
| Spironolactone | 269 | 87 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 245 | 86 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$225 across 10 records (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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-23
- Last updated
- 2022-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Wharton's NPI number?
- William Wharton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326044454, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Wharton's specialty?
- William Wharton is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Wharton located?
- William Wharton's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803-1700.
- What is William Wharton's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Wharton is (828) 274-6000.
- Does William Wharton accept Medicare?
- William Wharton is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Wharton's NPI active?
- Yes — William Wharton's NPI (1326044454) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.