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Active NPI 1194791707 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Augusta, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Derek Whitaker, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Augusta, GA. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1998, Dr. Whitaker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1120 15TH ST.

Dr. Whitaker maintains professional affiliations with Wellstar Medical Group Llc, Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1120 15th St

Augusta, GA 309125741

Telephone 7067218623
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1998

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Augusta, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
28 Yrs +9.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.8 Yrs
State Avg: 23.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
68 Specialists

Practicing in Augusta, GA (797 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
75.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Whitaker (28 Years) 28 Yrs
Augusta Specialty Average (18.8 Years) 18.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
240 15 $14.60 $0.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
69 57 $171.00 $84.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
51 45 $288.76 $120.15
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
42 23 $321.55 $76.85
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
12 12 $5668.00 $1220.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
11 11 $385.64 $147.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-01-02
Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License GA 67468

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License VA 0101102607

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Georgia Medical License
67468 (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

1220 W Wheeler Pkwy, Augusta, GA 309096625

Phone: 7067218623

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

989 Saint Sebastian Way, Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067212171

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067218623

Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates Llc

1321 Interstate Pkwy, Augusta, GA 309095626

Phone: 7069450810

Wellstar Medical Group Llc

5150 Stilesboro N W Rd, Kennesaw, GA 301527742

Phone: 7704248222

Secondary Practice Locations

300 W Hospital Rd, Fort Gordon

Fort Gordon, GA 309055741

Phone: 7067876158

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 02, 2020

Registered at 1120 15TH ST, AUGUSTA, GA 309125741 (Tel: 7067218623)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 02, 2020

Registered at 1120 15TH ST STE BI-1056, AUGUSTA, GA 309120004 (Tel: 7067218623)

NPI Profile Active September 14, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 14, 2011

Registered at 300 W HOSPITAL RD, FORT GORDON, FORT GORDON, GA 309055741 (Tel: 7067876158)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 14, 2011

Registered at 300 W HOSPITAL RD, FORT GORDON, FORT GORDON, GA 309055741 (Tel: 7067876158)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 14, 2011

Recorded as DEREK WHITAKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 14, 2011

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #0101102607 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1194791707
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 23, 2006
Last Update: January 02, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1120 15th St Ste Bi-1056

Augusta, GA 309120004

Phone: 7067218623

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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