Richard Whyte, M.D.
NPI 1982601373 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Whyte, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1982601373).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982601373
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G84023 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
161 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 35 | $104 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 26 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 23 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 21 | $140 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-30
- Last updated
- 2011-11-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Whyte's NPI number?
- Richard Whyte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982601373, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Whyte's specialty?
- Richard Whyte is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Whyte located?
- Richard Whyte's practice location on file with NPPES is 110 Francis St, Boston, MA 02215-5501.
- What is Richard Whyte's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Whyte is (617) 632-8140.
- Does Richard Whyte accept Medicare?
- Richard Whyte is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Whyte's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Whyte's NPI (1982601373) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.