Quick answers
- Does Clifford R. Wheeless Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Clifford R. Wheeless Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Clifford R. Wheeless Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 419 Original Medicare patients and 10,377 services for Clifford R. Wheeless Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Clifford R. Wheeless Iii's NPI number?
- 1205903408. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Clifford R. Wheeless Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 419 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,377 |
| Different services or procedures | 79 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)2,880 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)724 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)446 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)281 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)150 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Clifford R. Wheeless Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Clifford R. Wheeless Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Duke University HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340030
- Granville Health SystemsOxford, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340127
- Maria Parham Medical CenterHenderson, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340132
- Rex HospitalRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340114
- Wakemed, Raleigh CampusRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340069
Practice locations
Addresses where Clifford R. Wheeless Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11221 Galleria Ave, Suite 101Raleigh, NC 27614 (919) 562‑9410
- 1501 N Bickett Blvd, Suite FLouisburg, NC 27549 (919) 497‑8414
- 337 S Madison BlvdRoxboro, NC 27573
- 5838 Six Forks Rd, Suite 100Raleigh, NC 27609 (919) 562‑9410
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Clifford R. Wheeless Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolina Physical Therapy Associates LLC471 clinicians in the group
- Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina, P.A.53 clinicians in the group
- Accelerated Care Inc46 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Raleigh
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Raleigh, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolina Physical Therapy Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205903408 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians