Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Thomas Wheeler, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Columbia, SC
- NPI 1154536506
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 10.2 / 100 · 2023
- 23 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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121 Park Central Dr, Suite 200
Columbia, SC 292036476
(803) 252-9907
fax (803) 252-9906
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 31, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #34077
- Medicaid
- SC #340777
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154536506. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,831
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$177,496
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80069 |
Kidney function blood test panel | 432 | 262 | $8 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 393 | 249 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 391 | 261 | $103 | |
84156 |
Total protein level, urine | 342 | 262 | $4 | |
82570 |
Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | 340 | 261 | $5 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 326 | 137 | $74 | |
81001 |
Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, automated | 318 | 252 | $3 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 303 | 204 | $8 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 144 | 21 | $333 | |
85018 |
Blood count, hemoglobin | 90 | 53 | $2 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 16 peers in this city , average services per provider: 136. This provider delivers 28× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,458
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 8 | $274.31 | |
| CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. | 7 | $251.14 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 3 | $200.56 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. | 6 | $112.79 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 5 | $112.56 | |
| NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC. | 1 | $80.29 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 3 | $53.38 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo Inc. | 2 | $49.01 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 2 | $47.03 | |
| Vifor Pharma, Inc. | 2 | $38.49 | |
| AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC | 2 | $37.35 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 2 | $31.05 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 2 | $28.93 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $27.28 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 1 | $22.28 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
640
Patients
89
Total drug cost
$160,913
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 116 | 34 | $801 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 77 | 22 | $1,580 |
| Procrit (Epoetin Alfa) | Brand | 69 | 11 | $42,937 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 46 | 11 | $287 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 42 | 0 | $4,335 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 39 | 0 | $999 |
| Lokelma (Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate) | Brand | 37 | 0 | $26,571 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 33 | 11 | $222 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 33 | 0 | $22,106 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 30 | 0 | $170 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Thomas Wheeler's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Wheeler practices Nephrology Physician in Columbia, SC.
Where does Dr. Thomas Wheeler practice?
Dr. Thomas Wheeler practices at 121 Park Central Dr, Columbia, SC 292036476. Office phone: 8032529907.
What is Dr. Thomas Wheeler's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Wheeler's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154536506, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Wheeler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Wheeler accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Wheeler commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Kidney function blood test panel (HCPCS 80069); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.