John Wheat, M.D.
NPI 1689644346 · Internal Medicine Physician · Tuscaloosa, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Wheat, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Tuscaloosa, AL (NPI 1689644346).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689644346
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8703 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-25
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Wheat's NPI number?
- John Wheat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689644346, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Wheat's specialty?
- John Wheat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Wheat located?
- John Wheat's practice location on file with NPPES is 850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-7419.
- What is John Wheat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Wheat is (205) 348-1770.
- Does John Wheat accept Medicare?
- John Wheat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Wheat's NPI active?
- Yes — John Wheat's NPI (1689644346) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.