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Gastroenterology

Joshua D. Whorton, MD

Works at hospitals in Norman, OK · Oklahoma

Summary

Dr. Joshua D. Whorton, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1515 N Porter Ave, Suite 200, Norman, OK 73071. Phone: (405) 366-8619. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua D. Whorton had 518 Original Medicare patients and 1,268 services. NPI 1346381969. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1515 N Porter Ave, Suite 200, Norman, OK 73071 · Directions
  • Phone: (405) 366‑8619
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Norman Regional
  • Group practice: Charles L. Lackey MD, PC
  • Medical school: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine · graduated 2004 (22 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua D. Whorton, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Joshua D. Whorton accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua D. Whorton 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 Joshua D. Whorton see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 518 Original Medicare patients and 1,268 services for Joshua D. Whorton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua D. Whorton's NPI number?
1346381969. 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 Joshua D. Whorton, 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 patients518
Services billed to Medicare1,268
Different services or procedures37
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)328 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)309 services
  3. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)145 services
  4. Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43235)104 services
  5. Dilation of esophagus (43450)67 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%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Ischemic heart disease36%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Anxiety25%

Hospitals where Joshua D. Whorton works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua D. Whorton 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.

  • Norman RegionalNorman, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370008

Practice locations

Addresses where Joshua D. Whorton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joshua D. Whorton as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Charles L. Lackey MD, PC3 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in Oklahoma →

Other gastroenterologists in Norman

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Norman, OK — not a recommendation.

All gastroenterologists in Norman →

Other clinicians in Charles L. Lackey MD, PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1346381969
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians