Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. CHRISTOPHER WHALEN, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY) · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · LA CROSSE, WI
- NPI 1780070557
- Accepts Medicare
- 11 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1836 SOUTH AVE
LA CROSSE, WI 546015429
(608) 782-7300
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 17, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Wisconsin #65993-20
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780070557. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
489
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$159,189
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 73 | 57 | $43 | |
27130 |
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | 53 | 53 | $1,198 | |
27447 |
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 52 | 49 | $1,197 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 49 | 47 | $93 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 47 | 45 | $93 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 41 | 32 | $51 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 34 | 34 | $127 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 30 | 27 | $63 | |
20985 |
Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | 28 | 28 | $132 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 28 | 27 | $62 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$601
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 3 | $384.19 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 4 | $216.41 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
230
Patients
137
Total drug cost
$419
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 133 | 72 | $131 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 44 | 21 | $62 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 29 | 25 | $169 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 24 | 19 | $57 |