Active NPI 1073933297 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Erica Griffin Wheat , MD

Surgery • Amarillo, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Erica Wheat, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Amarillo, TX. With approximately 12 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 2014, Dr. Wheat delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 S COULTER ST STE 200.

Dr. Wheat is affiliated with Bsa Physicians Group Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow, ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, 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

1000 S Coulter St Ste 200

Amarillo, TX 791061841

Telephone 8062126604

Fax 8062120355

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Bsa Physicians Group Inc Facility NPI 1780799502

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2014

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Amarillo, TX

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

12 Yrs -7.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.8 Yrs

State Avg: 25.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

31 Specialists

Practicing in Amarillo, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

12.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wheat (12 Years) 12 Yrs

Amarillo Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 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
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	96	95	$65.00	$35.82
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	68	68	$76.00	$30.86
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	46	44	$45.00	$21.43
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	44	42	$86.00	$35.75
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	39	39	$138.00	$44.18
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	35	31	$95.00	$53.65
19301 Partial removal of breast	35	34	$1131.43	$451.43
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	34	34	$60.00	$19.92
14302 Repair of wound by transferring skin, each additional 30.0 sq cm	32	20	$482.00	$204.36
76098 X-ray of surgical specimen	32	32	$20.00	$14.45
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	32	32	$954.00	$224.58
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	31	31	$540.00	$130.54
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	29	29	$445.00	$205.34
38792 Injection of radioactive material for x-ray identification of lymph node	29	29	$490.00	$15.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$350.00	$159.58
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	25	23	$86.00	$36.06
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	23	23	$445.00	$172.28
14301 Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm	22	22	$1916.00	$812.13
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	14	14	$53.00	$20.86
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	14	14	$2113.00	$832.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	13	12	$162.00	$86.86
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	12	12	$2000.00	$293.43
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	12	12	$205.00	$16.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	99	98	$65.00	$37.33
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	77	77	$76.00	$32.38
14302 Repair of wound by transferring skin, each additional 30.0 sq cm	65	31	$482.00	$206.80
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	60	60	$60.00	$20.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	58	57	$230.00	$122.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	55	52	$162.00	$86.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$350.00	$157.37
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	50	50	$445.00	$174.25
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	48	48	$86.00	$36.80
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	47	47	$138.00	$58.35
19301 Partial removal of breast	46	46	$1100.00	$392.48
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	44	43	$86.00	$36.42
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	42	42	$540.00	$129.84
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	41	41	$954.00	$216.06
14301 Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm	34	34	$1916.00	$829.88
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	32	$95.00	$54.95
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	30	28	$28.00	$10.92
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	21	21	$53.00	$22.19
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	16	16	$2113.00	$940.93
60240 Removal of thyroid	15	15	$2311.00	$891.30
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	13	13	$2000.00	$319.92
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	13	13	$205.00	$17.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$230.00	$108.94
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	11	11	$235.00	$54.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	121	120	$73.18	$37.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	118	86	$230.00	$123.57
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	86	86	$55.91	$21.02
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	80	80	$76.00	$32.71
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	59	59	$445.00	$178.25
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	57	57	$86.00	$36.49
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	44	44	$552.27	$132.41
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	44	42	$28.00	$10.65
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	41	41	$86.00	$37.33
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	38	38	$350.00	$161.51
14302 Repair of wound by transferring skin, each additional 30.0 sq cm	38	26	$482.00	$206.79
38500 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes, open procedure	35	35	$514.29	$128.13
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	34	34	$138.00	$59.02
19301 Partial removal of breast	32	32	$1100.00	$387.57
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	30	30	$48.00	$20.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	28	25	$162.00	$88.60
14301 Repair of wound by transferring skin, 30.1-60.0 sq cm	26	26	$1916.00	$819.93
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	24	23	$55.42	$21.01
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	23	23	$445.00	$215.38
19303 Total removal of breast	23	23	$2269.57	$1019.31
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	21	20	$53.00	$22.59
60240 Removal of thyroid	20	20	$2311.00	$888.67
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	20	20	$205.00	$17.94
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	19	19	$2000.00	$321.33
93975 Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow	18	18	$187.00	$54.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$230.00	$108.95
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	14	14	$74.43	$37.90
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	12	12	$300.00	$130.66
38525 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes of under the arm, open procedure	12	12	$1033.50	$239.14
93931 Ultrasound of one arm arteries or artery grafts	12	12	$54.00	$23.27
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	12	12	$76.00	$32.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	62	62	$87.00	$37.80
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	54	52	$49.00	$21.18
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	49	23	$85.00	$36.61
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers	47	46	$76.00	$32.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	47	41	$230.00	$126.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	45	45	$350.00	$160.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	35	$162.00	$89.05
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts	31	31	$86.00	$37.26
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	30	30	$28.00	$11.39
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	29	29	$129.00	$97.06
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	28	26	$310.00	$171.21
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	26	26	$445.00	$174.22
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	25	25	$604.80	$139.13
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	25	25	$138.00	$59.48
38500 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes, open procedure	24	24	$562.50	$130.55
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	21	21	$40.00	$18.07
19301 Partial removal of breast	21	21	$1257.14	$543.46
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts	20	20	$86.00	$37.62
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	20	20	$2000.00	$314.55
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	14	$95.00	$54.77
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	17	17	$445.00	$215.75
19303 Total removal of breast	17	17	$2011.76	$975.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$230.00	$109.20
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow	15	15	$87.00	$37.80
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$300.00	$131.34
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers	14	14	$49.00	$21.18
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	14	14	$2113.00	$931.79
93931 Ultrasound of one arm arteries or artery grafts	13	13	$54.00	$23.46
19125 Removal of breast growth, open procedure	13	13	$999.00	$443.39
93923 Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries	11	11	$48.00	$21.05
93926 Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts	11	11	$53.00	$22.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	29	29	$129.00	$100.06
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$350.00	$152.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	22	$230.00	$104.92
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	22	$300.00	$135.41
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	21	16	$85.00	$38.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	16	$230.00	$106.13
38500 Biopsy or removal of lymph nodes, open procedure	17	17	$500.00	$119.74
38900 Lymph node imaging during surgery	17	17	$540.00	$130.40
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery	15	15	$138.00	$57.75
19301 Partial removal of breast	15	15	$1100.00	$413.96
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$160.00	$74.08

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	15	$300.00	$133.08

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-20

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX S1017

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bsa Physicians Group Inc

1000 S Coulter St, Amarillo, TX 791061781

Phone: 8062124701

Bsa Physicians Group Inc

1751 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 791061711

Phone: 8063594673

Bsa Physicians Group Inc

1600 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo, TX 791061799

Phone: 8062122129

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

12 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Shane Holloway , MD

Surgery - Surgical Oncology

NPI 1043319940

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Julie Hampton , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1083019962

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. John Mckinley , MD

Surgery

NPI 1093798811

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Samuel Kirkendall , MD

Surgery

NPI 1124317219

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Michael Maldonado , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1144976184

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

Dr. Travis Vowels , MD

Surgery - Vascular Surgery

NPI 1184088908

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 20, 2024

Registered at 1000 S COULTER ST STE 200, AMARILLO, TX 791061841 (Tel: 8062126604)

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Updated Practice Location July 11, 2019

Registered at 6 MEDICAL DR, AMARILLO, TX 791064136 (Tel: 8062126604)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 11, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 840026, DALLAS, TX 752840026 (Tel: 8062126965)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 11, 2019

Recorded as ERICA WHEAT, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 11, 2019

Surgery (License #S1017 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active April 27, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 27, 2014

Registered at 5201 HARRY HINES BLVD, GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION, DALLAS, TX 752357708 (Tel: 2145908058)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 27, 2014

Registered at 5 SHINNECOCK DR, AMARILLO, TX 791247847

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 27, 2014

Recorded as ERICA GRIFFIN

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 27, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 27, 2014

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073933297

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 27, 2014

Last Update: September 20, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 840026

Dallas, TX 752840026

Phone: 8062126965

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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