Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Donald Whisler, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Santa Rosa, CA

  • NPI 1639516149
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1162 Montgomery Dr Ste 3
Santa Rosa, CA 954054802
(707) 890-4250
fax (707) 476-2238
Additional location
500 Doyle Park Dr Ste 300
Santa Rosa, CA 954054559
(707) 303-8344
fax (717) 303-8345

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 11, 2021
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A155450

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639516149. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,608
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$226,695
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J0897 Injection, denosumab, 1 mg 3,480 37 $23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 604 315 $138
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 130 130 $176
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 75 42 $16
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 70 55 $98
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 66 48 $98
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 53 48 $194
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 43 32 $138
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 30 16 $120
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 20 16 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Santa Rosa Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 420. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$145
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 8 $144.89

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$145

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,680
Patients
533
Total drug cost
$1,104,725
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisone Generic 445 122 $4,905
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 343 121 $34,016
Leflunomide Generic 182 66 $18,484
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 137 42 $5,190
Sulfasalazine Generic 102 36 $3,491
Celecoxib Generic 82 27 $6,930
Meloxicam Generic 80 37 $1,198
Humira(Cf) Pen (Adalimumab) Brand 68 13 $556,000
Colchicine Generic 51 11 $1,697
Xeljanz Xr (Tofacitinib Citrate) Brand 39 0 $227,526

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Donald Whisler's medical specialty?
Dr. Donald Whisler practices Rheumatology Physician in Santa Rosa, CA.
Where does Dr. Donald Whisler practice?
Dr. Donald Whisler practices at 1162 Montgomery Dr Ste 3, Santa Rosa, CA 954054802. Office phone: 7078904250.
What is Dr. Donald Whisler's NPI?
Dr. Donald Whisler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639516149, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Donald Whisler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Donald Whisler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Donald Whisler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.