Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout WHITAKER
Derek Casper Whitaker, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Augusta, GA specializing in orthopedic surgery. Derek trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. Derek is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Derek provided 425 services to 163 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (706) 721-8623
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1120 15TH ST
Augusta, GA 30912
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
425 services · 163 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
42 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
12 |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
240 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
69 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
51 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Augusta 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Whitaker specialize in?
Dr. Whitaker is an orthopedic surgeon in Augusta, GA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Whitaker located?
Dr. Whitaker is listed at 1120 15TH ST, Augusta, GA 30912. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Whitaker's phone number?
The number on file is (706) 721-8623. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Whitaker?
Dr. Whitaker's National Provider Identifier is 1194791707. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Whitaker go to medical school?
Dr. Whitaker attended Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Whitaker have?
Dr. Whitaker has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Whitaker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Whitaker performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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