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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
738 Newman RD
New Bern, NC 285625238
(252) 634-2676
fax (252) 637-4479
Mailing address
Po Box 68
Pollocksville, NC 285730068

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Travel and Lodging
$1,448
Food and Beverage
$179

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.