Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Colin Whitaker, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Bethlehem, PA

  • NPI 1982053716
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
801 Ostrum Street, Priscilla Payne Hurd Pavillion, 2Nd Fl
Bethlehem, PA 180151000
(484) 526-1735
Mailing address
801 Ostrum St Ste 2
Bethlehem, PA 180151000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 8, 2024
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207XS0117X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Pennsylvania #MD469750 · Pennsylvania #MT211214

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1982053716. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
624
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$81,017
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 229 214 $119
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 161 136 $85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 126 126 $155
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 78 66 $54
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 17 17 $171
63047 Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment 13 13 $1,026

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 6.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$142
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Kuros Biosciences USA, Inc 1 $109.10
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $32.69

By nature of payment

Entertainment
$109
Food and Beverage
$33

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
39
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$266
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Gabapentin Generic 16 0 $113
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 12 0 $86
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 11 0 $67

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Colin Whitaker's medical specialty?
Dr. Colin Whitaker practices Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician in Bethlehem, PA.
Where does Dr. Colin Whitaker practice?
Dr. Colin Whitaker practices at 801 Ostrum Street, Bethlehem, PA 180151000. Office phone: 4845261735.
What is Dr. Colin Whitaker's NPI?
Dr. Colin Whitaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982053716, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Colin Whitaker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Colin Whitaker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Colin Whitaker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.