Joshua Whatley, MD
NPI 1386961787 · Family Medicine Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Whatley, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1386961787).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386961787
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.204810 (LA)
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
16 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
1,562 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 | 795 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 198 | $84 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 127 | $30 |
| Annual Wellness Visit; Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Initial VisitG0438 | 126 | $153 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 121 | $13 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 56 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 175 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 764 | 217 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 439 | 126 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 357 | 84 |
| Omeprazole | 349 | 96 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 347 | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 333 | 88 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,214 across 134 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
- 2010-04-23
- Last updated
- 2022-06-09
- Certified
- 2022-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Whatley's NPI number?
- Joshua Whatley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386961787, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Whatley's specialty?
- Joshua Whatley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joshua Whatley located?
- Joshua Whatley's practice location on file with NPPES is 4345 Nelson Rd Ste 102, Lake Charles, LA 70605-4183.
- What is Joshua Whatley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Whatley is (337) 480-7900.
- Does Joshua Whatley accept Medicare?
- Joshua Whatley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Whatley's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Whatley's NPI (1386961787) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.