Michael Wheelis, MD
NPI 1720052756 · Internal Medicine Physician · Hinesville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Wheelis, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Hinesville, GA (NPI 1720052756).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720052756
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 037419 (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
6 documented practice locations
- 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 · 111 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 303 | 81 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 239 | 53 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 233 | 64 |
| Lisinopril | 231 | 53 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 218 | 54 |
| Potassium Chloride | 200 | 54 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$58 across 4 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
Additional practice locations (5)
- 1650 Cowles StFairbanks, AK 99701-5925Phone: (907) 458-5555
- 502 E General Stewart Way Ste aHinesville, GA 31313-2643Phone: (912) 368-1959Fax: (912) 368-1966
- 213 N Mcdonald St Ste A&bLudowici, GA 31316-6075Phone: (912) 545-9398Fax: (912) 545-2747
- 10 Doctors StMetter, GA 30439-3337Phone: (912) 685-5715
- 115 Gillikin StTwin City, GA 30471-3989Phone: (478) 763-3036
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-15
- Last updated
- 2019-10-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Wheelis's NPI number?
- Michael Wheelis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720052756, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Wheelis's specialty?
- Michael Wheelis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Wheelis located?
- Michael Wheelis's practice location on file with NPPES is 303 Fraser Dr, Hinesville, GA 31313.
- What is Michael Wheelis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Wheelis is (800) 877-2227.
- Does Michael Wheelis accept Medicare?
- Michael Wheelis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Wheelis's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Wheelis's NPI (1720052756) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.