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JOHN WHEAT M.D.
NPI 1689644346
Internal Medicine in Tuscaloosa, AL

Active since January 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401(205) 348-1770(205) 348-7612 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2023, Jul 21, 2022, Aug 10, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About John Wheat M.d. NPPES

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

JOHN WHEAT M.D. (NPI 1689644346) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (8703) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689644346
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameJOHN WHEATCredential: M.D.
Location Address850 PETER BRYCE BLVDTuscaloosa, AL 35401-7419
Mailing Address850 Peter Bryce BlvdTuscaloosa, AL 35401-7419 · (205) 348-1770 · Fax (205) 348-7612
Phone(205) 348-1770
Fax(205) 348-7612
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1689644346 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 8703
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid000082380AL

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)

John Wheat M.d. 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 35401 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

KATIE CARR MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770
DORCUS RUHIGISHA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770
MARY ELIZABETH CLARK LANIER DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770
ROBERT D SLAUGHTER MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770
SCHAE HANSON
Family Medicine
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770
RICHARD D. FRIEND M.D.
Family Medicine
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770
TAMEKA CARMICHAEL HAIRSTON MD
Family Medicine
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-1770
DR. CHRISTEL DOIRON BOWMAN MD
Family Medicine
850 PETER BRYCE BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 348-3148

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is John Wheat's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Wheat is 1689644346. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2006.

Where is John Wheat located?

John Wheat practices at 850 Peter Bryce Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. The listed phone number is (205) 348-1770.

What is John Wheat's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is John Wheat enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Wheat is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Wheat was last updated on March 7, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.