Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Wharton, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (CMS: Cardiac Electrophysiology) · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Charleston, SC

  • NPI 1386752327
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 46 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 294250001
(843) 792-1414
Mailing address
Po Box 751461
Charlotte, NC 282751461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 14, 2015
Year of graduation
1980 — 46 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #AL26562
Medicaid
SC #Q29443

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386752327. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,812
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$181,220
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93298 Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days 477 84 $25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 348 273 $120
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 311 247 $92
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 269 121 $28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 234 205 $84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 215 199 $63
93295 Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 110 49 $35
93297 Evaluation of implantable heart and blood vessel monitoring system, remote up to 30 days 104 43 $24
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 102 85 $13
93228 Electrocardiogram (ecg) up to 30 days continuous with review and report by health care professional 89 89 $24

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Charleston Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician, average services per provider: 137. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$227
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 2 $161.64
Medtronic, INC. 1 $50.92
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $14.43

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$227

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,860
Patients
849
Total drug cost
$1,891,224
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 879 209 $984,762
Multaq (Dronedarone Hcl) Brand 406 116 $553,385
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 365 129 $8,463
Furosemide Generic 177 56 $1,058
Dofetilide Generic 162 42 $35,179
Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan) Brand 151 46 $122,784
Diltiazem 24Hr ER (Cd) (Diltiazem Hcl) Brand 126 39 $3,819
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 105 48 $727
Flecainide Acetate Generic 94 38 $8,071
Atenolol Generic 87 28 $963

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Wharton's medical specialty?
Dr. John Wharton practices Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician in Charleston, SC.
Where does Dr. John Wharton practice?
Dr. John Wharton practices at 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294250001. Office phone: 8437921414.
What is Dr. John Wharton's NPI?
Dr. John Wharton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386752327, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Wharton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Wharton accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Wharton commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (HCPCS 93298); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.