Richard Wheeler, MD
NPI 1619954112 · Family Medicine Physician · Nashville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Wheeler, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Nashville, GA (NPI 1619954112).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619954112
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 046277 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 225 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 935 | 219 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 694 | 170 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 618 | 109 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 571 | 145 |
| Lisinopril | 508 | 127 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 502 | 110 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$396 across 23 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
- 2005-12-27
- Last updated
- 2021-03-08
- Certified
- 2021-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Wheeler's NPI number?
- Richard Wheeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619954112, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Wheeler's specialty?
- Richard Wheeler is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Wheeler located?
- Richard Wheeler's practice location on file with NPPES is 416 E Mcpherson Ave Ste a, Nashville, GA 31639-2277.
- What is Richard Wheeler's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Wheeler is (229) 686-2093.
- Does Richard Wheeler accept Medicare?
- Richard Wheeler is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Wheeler's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Wheeler's NPI (1619954112) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.