DR. RICHARD A WHERRY MD
NPI 1679558126
Family Medicine in Dahlonega, GA

Q: What is Richard Wherry's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Wherry is 1679558126. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2005.

Q: What is Richard Wherry's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Wherry was last updated on November 25, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since December 07, 2005PECOS Enrolled

55.99/100

CMS Quality Rating

59 TIPTON DR, DAHLONEGA, GA 30533(706) 864-4012(706) 864-4029 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Richard A Wherry Md NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD A WHERRY MD (NPI 1679558126) is an individual family medicine provider in Dahlonega, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (017341) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679558126

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD A WHERRYCredential: MD

Location Address59 TIPTON DRDahlonega, GA 30533-1603

Mailing AddressPo Box 1449Dahlonega, GA 30533-0025 · (706) 864-4012 · Fax (706) 864-4029

Phone(706) 864-4012

Fax(706) 864-4029

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 2013

✔ NPI 1679558126 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 017341

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

59 TIPTON DR, Dahlonega, GA 30533

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard A Wherry Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30533 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

$83.23 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$94.84 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

55.99/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

26.05

Improvement Activities

Cost

68.06

Reported Quality Measures

Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter: Chronic Anticoagulation Therapy

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter who were prescribed warfarin OR another FDA- approved anticoagulant drug for the prevention of thromboembolism during the measurement period

97%30 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

100%26 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Plan of Care

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a plan of care for falls documented within 12 months

100%43 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Risk Assessment

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a risk assessment for falls completed within 12 months

100%43 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

100%34 patients5/55-star benchmark: 88%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with flange (2 piece system), each A5063

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N

2 suppliers12 claims320 services$2.62 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4034

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier12 claims360 services$3.94 avg. paid by Medicare

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier12 claims4,950 services$0.09 avg. paid by Medicare

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

4 suppliers28 claims28 services$54.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$15.11 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$66.18 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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