Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. George McWhorter, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1598772865
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
401 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw, Suite 220
Birmingham, AL 352111416
(205) 788-2242
fax (205) 788-7324

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 16, 2012
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #8979
Medicaid
AL #000015063

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598772865. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
212
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$29,140
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 47 45 $96
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 43 43 $168
45384 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 33 33 $210
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 30 18 $74
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 22 21 $93
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk 21 21 $170
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 16 16 $163

In context: peer comparison

Among 33 peers in Birmingham Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 63. This provider delivers 3.4× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$25
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Pfizer INC. 1 $24.95

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$25

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,109
Patients
810
Total drug cost
$75,647
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 496 477 $8,472
Omeprazole Generic 228 81 $2,966
Peg-3350 and Electrolytes (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 117 114 $2,327
Zenpep (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) Brand 31 0 $41,336
Gavilyte-C (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) Brand 30 29 $487
Nystatin Generic 28 16 $370
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 22 21 $581
Amoxicillin Generic 21 21 $80
Clarithromycin Generic 21 21 $766
Metronidazole Generic 21 16 $303

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. George McWhorter's medical specialty?
Dr. George McWhorter practices Gastroenterology Physician in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. George McWhorter practice?
Dr. George McWhorter practices at 401 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 352111416. Office phone: 2057882242.
What is Dr. George McWhorter's NPI?
Dr. George McWhorter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598772865, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. George McWhorter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. George McWhorter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. George McWhorter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43235); Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45378); Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery (HCPCS 45384). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.