George Whitener, MD
NPI 1740485663 · Anesthesiology Physician · Charleston, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
George Whitener, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Charleston, SC (NPI 1740485663).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740485663
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 232959 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
290 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 37 | $71 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Probe in Esophagus, With Report93312 | 37 | $99 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate and Valve Function93325 | 36 | $3 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 31 | $41 |
| Ultrasound of Heart Blood Flow, Valves and Chambers, Follow-Up93321 | 27 | $7 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Artery of Brain, Heart, Or Chest01926 | 22 | $261 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-20
- Last updated
- 2014-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is George Whitener's NPI number?
- George Whitener's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740485663, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is George Whitener's specialty?
- George Whitener is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is George Whitener located?
- George Whitener's practice location on file with NPPES is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425-8908.
- What is George Whitener's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for George Whitener is (843) 792-1414.
- Does George Whitener accept Medicare?
- George Whitener is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is George Whitener's NPI active?
- Yes — George Whitener's NPI (1740485663) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.