Quick answers
- Does James R. Wharton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James R. Wharton 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 James R. Wharton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,113 Original Medicare patients and 10,622 services for James R. Wharton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James R. Wharton's NPI number?
- 1386619203. 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 James R. Wharton, 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 | 1,113 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,622 |
| Different services or procedures | 90 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, tildrakizumab, 1 mg (J3245)4,701 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)1,572 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)859 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)753 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)503 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes24%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Hospitals where James R. Wharton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James R. Wharton 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.
- University of Kentucky HospitalLexington, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180067
Practice locations
Addresses where James R. Wharton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 114 Manor AveBardstown, KY 40004 (217) 729‑7868
- 13802 Lake Point Cir, Suite 102Louisville, KY 40223 (217) 729‑7868
- 161 Lexington Green Cir, Suite 100Lexington, KY 40503 (859) 276‑1511
- 2195 Harrodsburg RdLexington, KY 40504 (859) 257‑1000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James R. Wharton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc967 clinicians in the group
- Vitalskin Medical Group Il PLLC56 clinicians in the group
- Modern Dermatology of Kentucky LLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Kentucky
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentucky — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386619203 |
| 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