Elma Whidby, MD
NPI 1841256914 · Internal Medicine Physician · North Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Elma Whidby, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in North Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1841256914).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841256914
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 16884 (SC)
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
20 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
6,374 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,935 | $121 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 833 | $170 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 684 | $122 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 669 | $2 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 592 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 172 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 820 | 253 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 794 | 218 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 642 | 171 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 566 | 169 |
| Losartan Potassium | 521 | 144 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 506 | 138 |
| Alprazolam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$310 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-26
- Last updated
- 2010-02-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Elma Whidby's NPI number?
- Elma Whidby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841256914, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Elma Whidby's specialty?
- Elma Whidby is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Elma Whidby located?
- Elma Whidby's practice location on file with NPPES is 2021 N Myrtle Point Blvd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582-2224.
- What is Elma Whidby's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Elma Whidby is (843) 663-2100.
- Does Elma Whidby accept Medicare?
- Elma Whidby is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Elma Whidby's NPI active?
- Yes — Elma Whidby's NPI (1841256914) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-02-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.