NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Chiropractor NPI 1972562767 MD
Verify on CMS → Patrick Whitney, MD
Chiropractor in Dothan, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 96,234 in Chiropractor, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 456 beneficiaries · Chiropractor avg: 906
Generic prescribing
90%
generic claims · 10% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
97.6/100
▲ 14 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$797.5
50 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Patrick Whitney, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 3,544 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 97.6/100
- MIPS score · +14 vs avg
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 90%
- generic prescribing
- $797.5
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Patrick Whitney, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1972562767), first enumerated 03/21/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 3,544 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 97.6/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$797.5 in reported industry payments (50 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1972562767 · Chiropractor
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · MIPS-ELITE · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1972562767
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 96K Chiropractor
- MIPS-ELITE 97.6/100
- RX-MID 3,544
- BOOK-LIGHT 897 in Alabama
- PHOTO-FINISH Duane Hess, DC · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Keith Butterfiel…
Keith Butterfield, DC
97.5 MIPS pts
- Jason Croxford, …
Jason Croxford, DC
97.5 MIPS pts
- Whitney · this p…
Whitney · this provider
97.6 MIPS pts
- Duane Hess, DC ·…
Duane Hess, DC
97.6 MIPS pts
- Jordan Graeme, D…
Jordan Graeme, DC
97.8 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Patrick Whitney, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
98 ≥ 84th percentile 84% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Patrick Whitney, MD sits
This provider among chiropractor peers
Across the 59 chiropractor providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Patrick Whitney, MD writes more Part D claims than 85% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 97% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one chiropractor peer from a representative sample of 58; the gold marker is Patrick Whitney, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
What does the federal data show about Patrick Whitney, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Chiropractor
Medicare Part D claims
3,544 291% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
97.6/100 14.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Chiropractor compares to other specialties among Alabama providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Patrick Whitney, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Chiropractor national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 97.6/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1972562767 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Chiropractor |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/21/2006 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
97.5814
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
86.5348
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Patrick Whitney, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Houston County Healthcare Authority
Dothan, AL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Patrick Whitney, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$798
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Patrick Whitney, MD - brand share 10.0%
Chiropractor average
10% brand-name claims vs 90% generic, on 3,544 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
3,544
Total Claims
$261K
Total Drug Cost
456
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,397.267
- Total Day Supply
- 175,888
- Brand vs Generic
- 10% brand / 90% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $213K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $46K
- Opioid Claims
- 122 (3.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 192
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.48
- Gender Split
- 54% female / 46% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 114, 65-74: 182, 75-84: 124, 85+: 36
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Patrick Whitney, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
130 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
126 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
111 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
110 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
90 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
86 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
83 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
80 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 130 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 126 |
| Prednisone | 111 |
| Gabapentin | 110 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 90 |
| Losartan Potassium | 86 |
| Lisinopril | 83 |
| Celecoxib | 80 |
| Furosemide | 73 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 71 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Chiropractor Overview
How Patrick Whitney, MD fits within the Chiropractor landscape nationally.
96,234
Chiropractor Providers in US
56
States with Chiropractor
906
Avg Claims per Provider
Patrick Whitney, MD's 3,544 claims are above the specialty average of 906.
Nationwide Chiropractor peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Whitney, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (97.6 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Chiropractor Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Whitney.
One of 897 Chiropractor providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Bradley Adams
D.C.
Auburn, AL
Lauren Adams-Herron
Oxford, AL
Dr. Meredith Addess
DC
Spanish Fort, AL
Dr. Dwight Agee
DC
Northport, AL
Dr. Christy Agren
DC
Mobile, AL
Compare Chiropractor nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patrick Whitney, MD's specialty? ▼
Patrick Whitney, MD specializes in Chiropractor and practices in Dothan, Alabama. Credentials: MD.
How much does Patrick Whitney, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Patrick Whitney, MD wrote 3,544 Medicare Part D claims totaling $261K in drug costs for 456 beneficiaries.
What is Patrick Whitney, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Patrick Whitney, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 97.6/100 (Quality: 86.5). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Patrick Whitney, MD located? ▼
Patrick Whitney, MD is located at 1245 WESTGATE PKWY, Dothan, AL, 36303. Phone: (334) 793-9595.
What is Patrick Whitney, MD's NPI number? ▼
Patrick Whitney, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972562767, issued on 03/21/2006.
Does Patrick Whitney, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Patrick Whitney, MD's prescribing is 10% brand-name and 90% generic drugs by claim count, with $213K in brand drug costs.
Does Patrick Whitney, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Patrick Whitney, MD had 122 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.4%.
How many Chiropractor providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 96,234 Chiropractor providers across 56 states in the US. The average Chiropractor provider writes 906 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Patrick Whitney, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Patrick Whitney, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Patrick Whitney, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Patrick Whitney, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,544 Part D claims and 456 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Patrick Whitney, MD's credentials? ▼
Patrick Whitney, MD's NPI is 1972562767 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
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