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Active NPI 1700057106 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kristopher Wayne Whitehead , MD

Urology • Tupelo, MS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kristopher Whitehead, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Tupelo, MS. With approximately 21 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2005, Dr. Whitehead delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 499 GLOSTER CREEK VLG.

Dr. Whitehead is affiliated with Urology Associates Of Mobile, P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include automated urinalysis test, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

499 Gloster Creek Vlg
Suite A1

Tupelo, MS 388014600

Telephone 6623777100
Fax 6623777115
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Tupelo, MS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
21 Yrs -4.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.8 Yrs
State Avg: 27.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Tupelo, MS (111 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.3% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
61.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Whitehead (21 Years) 21 Yrs
Tupelo Specialty Average (25.8 Years) 25.8 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
81003 Automated urinalysis test
1,266 712 $8.15 $2.18
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
969 609 $24.00 $15.06
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
856 503 $207.97 $161.06
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
804 506 $152.81 $115.38
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding
434 338 $43.00 $9.36
99490 Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month
379 69 $99.71 $56.64
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
291 215 $17.99 $8.62
84153 Psa (prostate specific antigen) measurement, total
223 172 $39.03 $18.02
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope
134 111 $430.00 $207.40
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity
120 111 $210.59 $61.61
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg
116 37 $5.00 $0.43
99459 Pelvic exam
106 92 $48.00 $19.25
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
101 43 $151.14 $107.71
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
91 91 $293.00 $197.27
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast
77 73 $321.77 $87.70
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
71 62 $292.00 $157.51
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
65 65 $232.00 $150.99
84403 Testosterone (hormone) level, total
65 46 $43.54 $25.29
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes
57 51 $125.00 $81.60
J3260 Injection, tobramycin sulfate, up to 80 mg
50 28 $10.00 $2.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
49 45 $109.57 $82.01
51701 Insertion of temporary bladder tube
48 44 $105.00 $38.58
82565 Blood creatinine level
43 38 $11.50 $5.02
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
36 32 $345.97 $120.84
51700 Simple bladder irrigation and/or instillation
34 30 $140.00 $66.72
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast
26 26 $520.88 $210.00
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast
20 20 $232.00 $75.47
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention
20 12 $35.00 $12.81
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
19 18 $240.00 $78.90
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube
19 16 $160.00 $54.33
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope
18 17 $416.67 $56.95
52351 Diagnostic examination of the bladder, bladder canal (urethra), and urinary duct (ureter) or kidney using an endoscope
16 16 $787.11 $208.18
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope
15 15 $1844.00 $617.53
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland
15 15 $348.00 $190.17
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum
15 15 $288.00 $104.36
85014 Red blood cell concentration measurement
14 13 $7.00 $2.32
72196 MRI scan of pelvis with contrast
14 12 $420.00 $75.02
85018 Blood count, hemoglobin
13 12 $7.00 $2.32
52240 Destruction and/or removal of large growth of bladder using an endoscope
11 11 $1241.00 $323.64

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License MS 21047

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Urology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License FL ME96599

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Urology Associates Of Mobile, P.a.

1506 N Mckenzie St, Foley, AL 365352264

Phone: 2514331895

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

9 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1013917103

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1205836764

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Matthew Garner , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1225451842

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1407856958

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Lauri Mckell , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1538190418

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Sara Harrington , AGNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

NPI 1720562762

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 12, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 12, 2016

Registered at 499 GLOSTER CREEK VLG, SUITE A1, TUPELO, MS 388014600 (Tel: 6623777100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 12, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 829, TUPELO, MS 388020829 (Tel: 6623777100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 12, 2016

Recorded as KRISTOPHER WHITEHEAD, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 12, 2016

Urology (License #21047 in MS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 13, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700057106
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 13, 2008
Last Update: July 12, 2016
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 829

Tupelo, MS 388020829

Phone: 6623777100

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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