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- 199 Reedsdale Road, Dept of Diagnostic Imaging, Milton Hospital, Milton, MA 02186
About Dr. Whitehead
Based in Milton, MA, Richard E. Whitehead, MD is listed in the NPI registry under nuclear medicine. Richard is also listed as specializing in diagnostic radiology. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 2,802 Medicare patients across 32,529 services. The services billed most often include injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, and injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg. NPI 1811958648 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (617) 696-4600
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
199 REEDSDALE ROAD DEPT OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING, MILTON HOSPITAL
Milton, MA 02186
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
32,529 services · 2,802 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
598 | More than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
592 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
344 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
95 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
75 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Mri scan of brain before and after contrast | Imaging | 70553 |
72 | Less often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
71 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76642 |
61 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
56 | More often than most peers in Nuclear Medicine |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
56 | As often as other peers in Nuclear Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Screening mammography 1
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Whitehead's specialty?
Dr. Whitehead is a nuclear medicine in Milton, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Whitehead?
Dr. Whitehead is listed at 199 Reedsdale Road Dept of Diagnostic Imaging, Milton Hospital, Milton, MA 02186. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Whitehead?
The number on file is (617) 696-4600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Whitehead's NPI number?
Dr. Whitehead's National Provider Identifier is 1811958648. 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
What is Dr. Whitehead's medical education?
Dr. Whitehead attended Other, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Whitehead been practicing?
Dr. Whitehead has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Whitehead known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Whitehead performs imaging including screening mammography and screening 3d breast mammography. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Whitehead confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Whitehead. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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