Dr George Burke Whitener, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Charleston, SC

Dr George Burke Whitener, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Charleston, South Carolina. He graduated from medical school in 2007 and has 17 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice University Medical Associates and his current practice location is 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (843) 792-1414.

Dr George Burke Whitener is licensed to practice in South Carolina (license number 37409) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1740485663.

Contact Information

Dr George Burke Whitener, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908
(843) 792-1414
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr George Burke Whitener
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience17 Years
Location171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, South Carolina
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr George Burke Whitener graduated from medical school in 2007
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740485663
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/20/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789854266
  • Enrollment ID: I20141216002396

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr George Burke Whitener such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740485663NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208600000XSurgery 232959 (Massachusetts)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 2012-00392 (North Carolina)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 37409 (South Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Musc Medical CenterCharleston, SCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Medical Associates63057585741311

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr George Burke Whitener allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043241110
PECOS PAC ID: 6305758574
Enrollment ID: O20031105000291

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr George Burke Whitener is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr George Burke Whitener, MD
Po Box 751461,
Charlotte, NC 28275-1461

Ph: (843) 792-6200
Dr George Burke Whitener, MD
171 Ashley Ave,
Charleston, SC 29425-8908

Ph: (843) 792-1414

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