Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Kristopher Wheeler, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Demorest, GA

  • NPI 1295901262
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
247 Adams Drive
Demorest, GA 305353053
(706) 839-4096
fax (706) 839-4097
Additional location
3200 Downwood Cir Nw Ste 500
Atlanta, GA 303271659
(404) 352-4500
Mailing address
Po Box 742616
Atlanta, GA 303742616

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 14, 2023
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #70008

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295901262. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,468
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$147,690
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J7325 Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg 1,968 26 $9
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 239 144 $64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 224 162 $120
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 215 122 $12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 150 128 $84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 113 113 $154
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 105 95 $41
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 72 53 $31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 63 60 $53
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 61 61 $105

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 165. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$95
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Fidia Pharma USA Inc. 2 $41.55
Sonex Health, Inc. 1 $18.70
Bioventus LLC 1 $18.00
Smith+Nephew, Inc. 1 $16.76

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$95

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
994
Patients
703
Total drug cost
$7,873
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 155 77 $591
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 153 95 $1,309
Methylprednisolone Generic 112 103 $1,320
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 106 102 $808
Ibuprofen Generic 95 72 $797
Cephalexin Generic 87 71 $623
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 79 37 $1,104
Mupirocin Generic 51 45 $379
Tramadol Hcl Generic 50 24 $272
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 40 34 $245

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Kristopher Wheeler's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristopher Wheeler practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Demorest, GA.
Where does Dr. Kristopher Wheeler practice?
Dr. Kristopher Wheeler practices at 247 Adams Drive, Demorest, GA 305353053. Office phone: 7068394096.
What is Dr. Kristopher Wheeler's NPI?
Dr. Kristopher Wheeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295901262, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristopher Wheeler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristopher Wheeler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristopher Wheeler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7325); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.