Derek Whitaker, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Augusta, GA
Derek Whitaker, M.D. is a orthopedic surgery in Augusta, GA with about 28 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyOrthopedic Surgery
- Medical schoolVIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (1998)
- TelehealthNot reported
- Practice size3,072 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~119 patients across 216 services, avg age 72
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 69 | $85 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 51 | $120 | See prices → |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 42 | $77 | See prices → |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 12 | $1,220 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | 11 | $148 | See prices → |
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.