Justin Whitlow, MD
NPI 1780847947 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Brunswick, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Justin Whitlow, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Brunswick, GA (NPI 1780847947).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780847947
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 79182 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
622 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 | 237 | $83 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 164 | $204 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 134 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 54 | $123 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 22 | $47 |
| Fusion of Upper Spine Bone With Removal of Disc and Release of Spinal Cord Or Nerve, 1 Disc |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 149 | 46 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 91 | 27 |
| Pregabalin | 89 | 33 |
| Baclofen | 73 | 41 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 62 | 38 |
| Celecoxib | 41 | 14 |
| Meloxicam | 20 | — |
| Methylprednisolone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$424 across 25 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
- 2008-07-08
- Last updated
- 2025-12-17
- Certified
- 2025-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Justin Whitlow's NPI number?
- Justin Whitlow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780847947, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Justin Whitlow's specialty?
- Justin Whitlow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Justin Whitlow located?
- Justin Whitlow's practice location on file with NPPES is Po Box 1213, Brunswick, GA 31521-1213.
- What is Justin Whitlow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Justin Whitlow is (912) 466-5000.
- Does Justin Whitlow accept Medicare?
- Justin Whitlow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Justin Whitlow's NPI active?
- Yes — Justin Whitlow's NPI (1780847947) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.