Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. William Wheatley, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · New Bern, NC
- NPI 1740288224
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 47.6 / 100 · 2023
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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738 Newman RD
New Bern, NC 285625238
(252) 634-2676
fax (252) 637-4479 - Mailing address
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Po Box 68
Pollocksville, NC 285730068
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 4, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #9400171
- Medicaid
- NC #8912045
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740288224. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,999
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$251,503
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 445 | 315 | $85 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 405 | 161 | $7 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 202 | 164 | $65 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 200 | 170 | $121 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 149 | 138 | $38 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 130 | 123 | $33 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 120 | 120 | $105 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 68 | 58 | $32 | |
27447 |
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 52 | 50 | $1,210 | |
G0180 |
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and | 48 | 43 | $49 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 97. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,628
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tricoast Surgical Solutions LLC | 5 | $942.39 | |
| Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | 2 | $645.95 | |
| Arthrex, Inc. | 1 | $24.00 | |
| DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. | 1 | $15.17 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
136
Patients
85
Total drug cost
$983
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 43 | 36 | $360 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 32 | 14 | $148 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 26 | 18 | $219 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 24 | 17 | $174 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 11 | 0 | $81 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. William Wheatley's medical specialty?
Dr. William Wheatley practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in New Bern, NC.
Where does Dr. William Wheatley practice?
Dr. William Wheatley practices at 738 Newman RD, New Bern, NC 285625238. Office phone: 2526342676.
What is Dr. William Wheatley's NPI?
Dr. William Wheatley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740288224, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Wheatley accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Wheatley accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Wheatley commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); 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.