Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Whiddon, MD

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Clearwater, FL

  • NPI 1598726564
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
430 Morton Plant St, Suite 301
Clearwater, FL 337563398
(727) 461-6026
fax (727) 461-7446

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 11, 2016
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0114X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Florida #ME119574 · Virginia #0101102472 · Pennsylvania #MD441209

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598726564. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
13,157
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$595,724
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7322 Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 9,385 114 $17
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg 685 189 $7
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 604 257 $75
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 581 413 $88
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 426 308 $46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 407 305 $125
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 279 195 $39
73503 X-ray of hip, minimum of 4 views 141 116 $56
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 128 123 $45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 105 105 $165

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 585. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,269
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medical Device Business Services, Inc. 1 $1,975.00
Stryker Corporation 5 $277.00
Orthofix Medical, Inc. 1 $16.51

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$1,975
Food and Beverage
$294

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
420
Patients
239
Total drug cost
$1,998
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amoxicillin Generic 150 82 $169
Meloxicam Generic 82 32 $298
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 44 17 $488
Mupirocin Generic 44 44 $309
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 43 27 $66
Celecoxib Generic 29 13 $489
Methylprednisolone Generic 16 13 $141
Tramadol Hcl Generic 12 11 $41

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Whiddon's medical specialty?
Dr. David Whiddon practices Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Clearwater, FL.
Where does Dr. David Whiddon practice?
Dr. David Whiddon practices at 430 Morton Plant St, Clearwater, FL 337563398. Office phone: 7274616026.
What is Dr. David Whiddon's NPI?
Dr. David Whiddon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598726564, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Whiddon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Whiddon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Whiddon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, hymovis, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7322); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.