Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Whisnant, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Cytopathology Physician · Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine Physician · Vero Beach, FL

  • NPI 1386635688
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1000 36Th St
Vero Beach, FL 329604862
(772) 567-4311
Mailing address
1000 36Th St., Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hosp Dept of Pathology
Vero Beach, FL 32960

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 5, 2023
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Florida #ME87377
Medicaid
FL #266888200

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386635688. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,427
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$88,719
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 633 407 $36
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 573 163 $28
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 266 210 $34
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 152 105 $81
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 146 110 $27
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 113 102 $12
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 108 51 $68
88177 Pap test, evaluation of fine needle aspirate, immediate, each additional evaluation episode 97 18 $21
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 96 91 $11
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate 54 23 $35

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 161. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Whisnant's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Whisnant practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Vero Beach, FL.
Where does Dr. Richard Whisnant practice?
Dr. Richard Whisnant practices at 1000 36Th St, Vero Beach, FL 329604862. Office phone: 7725674311.
What is Dr. Richard Whisnant's NPI?
Dr. Richard Whisnant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386635688, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Whisnant accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Whisnant accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Whisnant commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.