RONALD L WHISLER M.D.
NPI 1275540734
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Columbus, OH

Q: What is Ronald Whisler's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Whisler is 1275540734. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 1, 2006.

Q: What is Ronald Whisler's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Whisler was last updated on October 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since August 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

95.31/100

CMS Quality Rating

543 TAYLOR AVE FL 3, COLUMBUS, OH 43203(614) 293-4837(614) 293-3125 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2024, Dec 28, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Ronald L Whisler M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RONALD L WHISLER M.D. (NPI 1275540734) is an individual rheumatology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35031069) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (1968).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275540734

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X

Provider Legal NameRONALD L WHISLERCredential: M.D.

Location Address543 TAYLOR AVE FL 3Columbus, OH 43203-1278

Mailing Address700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120Columbus, OH 43202-1559 · (614) 293-4837 · Fax (614) 293-5631

Phone(614) 293-4837

Fax(614) 293-3125

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1968

Enumeration DateAugust 1, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 8, 2024

✔ NPI 1275540734 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RR0500X

License✔ Licensed in OH · 35031069

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.

543 TAYLOR AVE FL 3, Columbus, OH 43203

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ronald L Whisler M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7911803747

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040820001138

Eligible to Order & Refer– Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

497 services231 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

92 services59 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

69 services42 patients

Injection into tendon or ligament 20550

An injection into a tendon or ligament involves placing medication directly into these areas to help reduce inflammation and pain. It's often used for conditions like arthritis or tendonitis. The procedure is quick and usually involves a local anesthetic.

38 services24 patients

Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg J1030

Methylprednisolone acetate is a medication given through an injection. It's a type of corticosteroid, which reduces inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat various conditions like arthritis, allergies, and skin diseases. This dose is 40 mg.

35 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ohio State University State Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number360085

Location410 West 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210 · Franklin County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43203 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$126.12 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.65

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.44 typical visit price

range $17.10 – $135.40

Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.31/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

76.58

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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