Physician Profile
George R. McWhorter, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mcwhorter
George R. McWhorter, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in gastroenterology. George trained at University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1976. Medicare claims data shows George provided 133 services to 124 patients. The services billed most often include removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery, diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, and diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (205) 788-2242
- Email not available
Practice Locations
401 TUSCALOOSA AVE SW SUITE 220
Birmingham, AL 35211
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
Colon and anorectal
Esophagus and swallowing
Functional bowel and motility
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
Bowel & Colon
Digestive Symptoms
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Lower endoscopy
Upper endoscopy
Capsule and physiology testing
Diagnostic Testing
Liver procedures
Treatments
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
133 services · 124 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery | Procedure | 45384 |
27 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
25 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
25 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
22 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
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 gastroenterologists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Florida College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 14 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1976 at University of Florida College of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery 7
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does George R. McWhorter specialize in?
George R. McWhorter is a gastroenterologist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
Where is George R. McWhorter located?
George R. McWhorter is listed at 401 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw Suite 220, Birmingham, AL 35211. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is George R. McWhorter's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 788-2242. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for George R. McWhorter?
George R. McWhorter's National Provider Identifier is 1598772865. 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 George R. McWhorter train?
George R. McWhorter attended University of Florida College of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does George R. McWhorter have?
George R. McWhorter has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does George R. McWhorter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, George R. McWhorter performs procedures including removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using a flexible endoscope with electrical cautery, diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is George R. McWhorter's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by George R. McWhorter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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