Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Patti Wheeler, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Highlands, NC

  • NPI 1265411169
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
209 Hospital Dr, Suite 104
Highlands, NC 287417623
(828) 526-4346
fax (828) 526-2914
Mailing address
Po Box 602373
Charlotte, NC 282602373

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 1, 2022
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #30538

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265411169. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,777
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$228,175
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 934 393 $94
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 486 456 $73
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 420 420 $122
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 192 192 $9
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 138 102 $64
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 68 47 $78
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine 64 64 $29
90686 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent, preservative free, 0.5 ml dosage 62 62 $22
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 59 26 $77
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 41 22 $116

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Highlands Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,816
Patients
1,279
Total drug cost
$310,071
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 503 137 $7,290
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 470 126 $7,656
Lisinopril Generic 460 112 $4,995
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 415 113 $15,244
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 412 128 $4,609
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 340 102 $6,952
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 276 72 $5,753
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 273 82 $1,274
Omeprazole Generic 260 70 $4,281
Alprazolam Generic 259 48 $1,508

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Patti Wheeler's medical specialty?
Dr. Patti Wheeler practices Family Medicine Physician in Highlands, NC.
Where does Dr. Patti Wheeler practice?
Dr. Patti Wheeler practices at 209 Hospital Dr, Highlands, NC 287417623. Office phone: 8285264346.
What is Dr. Patti Wheeler's NPI?
Dr. Patti Wheeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265411169, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Patti Wheeler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Patti Wheeler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Patti Wheeler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Advance care planning (HCPCS 99497); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.