Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joel Whipple, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Jonesboro, AR
- NPI 1679006787
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 69.5 / 100 · 2023
- 9 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
4802 E Johnson Ave
Jonesboro, AR 724058413
(870) 936-8000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2017 — 9 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 21, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2017 — 9 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arkansas #E-15213
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679006787. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
647
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$57,688
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 237 | 117 | $46 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 83 | 80 | $76 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 52 | 52 | $120 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 35 | 30 | $80 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 33 | 31 | $97 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 32 | 32 | $99 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 24 | 24 | $221 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 21 | 21 | $150 | |
G0121 |
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk | 19 | 19 | $165 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 18 | 17 | $51 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Jonesboro Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,432
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 4 | $1,146.81 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 5 | $186.31 | |
| Solventum Corporation | 1 | $25.13 | |
| Tela Bio, INC. | 1 | $23.63 | |
| Kerecis Limited | 1 | $20.75 | |
| Davol INC. | 1 | $15.70 | |
| Merit Medical Systems INC | 1 | $13.62 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
262
Patients
241
Total drug cost
$5,037
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) | Brand | 119 | 116 | $3,379 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 44 | 43 | $526 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 40 | 39 | $180 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 27 | 17 | $263 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 16 | 14 | $57 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 16 | 12 | $632 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joel Whipple's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Whipple practices Surgery Physician in Jonesboro, AR.
Where does Dr. Joel Whipple practice?
Dr. Joel Whipple practices at 4802 E Johnson Ave, Jonesboro, AR 724058413. Office phone: 8709368000.
What is Dr. Joel Whipple's NPI?
Dr. Joel Whipple's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679006787, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Whipple accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Whipple accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Whipple commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99221); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.