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Unclaimed ProfileAbout WHITAKER
Robert Norton Whitaker, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Salisbury, NC specializing in otolaryngology. Robert trained at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. Robert is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Robert cared for 915 Medicare patients across 3,751 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (704) 637-5668
- Email not available
Practice Locations
330 JAKE ALEXANDER BLVD W SUITE 101
Salisbury, NC 28147
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,751 services · 915 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
92 |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
84 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
63 |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
15 |
| Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens | Treatment | 95165 |
1,951 |
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
849 |
| Assessment of emotional or behavioral problems | Treatment | 96127 |
71 |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
19 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
261 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
202 |
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.
Other otolaryngology specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at Wake Forest University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Whitaker?
Dr. Whitaker is an otolaryngology in Salisbury, NC. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Whitaker's address?
Dr. Whitaker is listed at 330 JAKE ALEXANDER BLVD W SUITE 101, Salisbury, NC 28147. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Whitaker?
The number on file is (704) 637-5668. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Whitaker's NPI number?
Dr. Whitaker's National Provider Identifier is 1255312898. 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 train?
Dr. Whitaker attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Whitaker been practicing?
Dr. Whitaker has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Whitaker perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Whitaker performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, removal of impacted ear wax and diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope; provides treatments such as professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens and professional service for multiple injections of allergen, 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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