James Wilhite, MD
NPI 1780113142 · Internal Medicine Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Wilhite, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1780113142).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780113142
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,223 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 241 | $84 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 227 | $116 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 194 | $136 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 106 | $38 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 98 | $37 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 82 | $494 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 261 | 77 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 259 | 168 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 238 | 156 |
| Ofloxacin | 225 | 152 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 99 | 26 |
| Timolol Maleate | 50 | 18 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 40 | — |
| Cyclosporine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 across 2 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
- 2017-06-08
- Last updated
- 2017-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Wilhite's NPI number?
- James Wilhite's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780113142, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Wilhite's specialty?
- James Wilhite is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Wilhite located?
- James Wilhite's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508.
- What is James Wilhite's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Wilhite is (254) 724-2364.
- Does James Wilhite accept Medicare?
- James Wilhite is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Wilhite's NPI active?
- Yes — James Wilhite's NPI (1780113142) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.