David Wheat, MD
NPI 1487697561 · Family Medicine Physician · Clinton, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Wheat, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Clinton, MS (NPI 1487697561).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487697561
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 09202 (MS)
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
20 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
3,552 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 635 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 491 | $82 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 337 | $116 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 283 | $13 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 281 | $75 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 261 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 94 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 309 | 94 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 300 | 83 |
| Meloxicam | 192 | 68 |
| Omeprazole | 177 | 49 |
| Lisinopril | 172 | 41 |
| Metformin Hcl | 135 | 47 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 120 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 2 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
- 2006-06-14
- Last updated
- 2009-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Wheat's NPI number?
- David Wheat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487697561, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Wheat's specialty?
- David Wheat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Wheat located?
- David Wheat's practice location on file with NPPES is 309 a Morrison Dr, Clinton, MS 39056.
- What is David Wheat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Wheat is (601) 924-1877.
- Does David Wheat accept Medicare?
- David Wheat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Wheat's NPI active?
- Yes — David Wheat's NPI (1487697561) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.