Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Wharton, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1326044454
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5 Vanderbilt Park Dr
Asheville, NC 288031700
(828) 274-6000
fax (828) 274-0625 - Mailing address
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Po Box 602381
Charlotte, NC 282602381
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- February 4, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RC0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #34767
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326044454. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,450
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$171,564
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 624 | 434 | $123 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 591 | 422 | $14 | |
93306 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function | 350 | 347 | $66 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 96 | 51 | $113 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 87 | 87 | $159 | |
93325 |
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function | 76 | 76 | $3 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 69 | 69 | $169 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 54 | 35 | $77 | |
93016 |
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician | 46 | 46 | $21 | |
99451 |
Telephone, internet, or electronic health record assessment and management with written report by consulting physician, at least 5 minutes | 40 | 36 | $35 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$225
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 7 | $167.99 | |
| ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) | 2 | $36.30 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 1 | $20.48 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,542
Patients
1,057
Total drug cost
$716,653
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 808 | 246 | $13,629 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 377 | 90 | $398,768 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 319 | 91 | $2,024 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 265 | 63 | $279,188 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 239 | 84 | $3,271 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 234 | 76 | $1,883 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 218 | 73 | $1,047 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 179 | 61 | $3,086 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 166 | 48 | $2,083 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 153 | 50 | $1,571 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Wharton's medical specialty?
Dr. William Wharton practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. William Wharton practice?
Dr. William Wharton practices at 5 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 288031700. Office phone: 8282746000.
What is Dr. William Wharton's NPI?
Dr. William Wharton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326044454, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Wharton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Wharton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Wharton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (HCPCS 93306). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.