William Whitten, MD
NPI 1548261480 · Family Medicine Physician · Columbus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Whitten, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Columbus, GA (NPI 1548261480).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548261480
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 042770 (GA)
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
2,447 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 | 640 | $120 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Measurement Using Reagent Strip82948 | 277 | $5 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 258 | $13 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 162 | $30 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 135 | $4 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 117 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 147 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 341 | 96 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 255 | 64 |
| Omeprazole | 241 | 68 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 238 | 58 |
| Alprazolam | 196 | 43 |
| Lisinopril | 188 | 57 |
| Carvedilol | 187 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$511 across 22 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
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2019-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Whitten's NPI number?
- William Whitten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548261480, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Whitten's specialty?
- William Whitten is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Whitten located?
- William Whitten's practice location on file with NPPES is 850 Brookstone Centre Pkwy Ste 200, Columbus, GA 31904-9245.
- What is William Whitten's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Whitten is (706) 507-4242.
- Does William Whitten accept Medicare?
- William Whitten is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Whitten's NPI active?
- Yes — William Whitten's NPI (1548261480) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.