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Surgical Oncology

Richard L. White Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Charlotte, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Richard L. White Jr., MD is a surgical oncologist at 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203. Phone: (704) 355-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard L. White Jr. had 81 Original Medicare patients and 188 services. NPI 1609890656. 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: Surgical oncologist (Medicare lists Surgical Oncology)
  • Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (704) 355‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Carolinas Medical Center/Behavioral Health
  • Group practice: Carolinas Medical Center
  • Medical school: Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons · graduated 1986 (40 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard L. White Jr., 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 Richard L. White Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. White Jr. 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 Richard L. White Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 81 Original Medicare patients and 188 services for Richard L. White Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard L. White Jr.'s NPI number?
1609890656. 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 Richard L. White Jr., 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 patients81
Services billed to Medicare188
Different services or procedures31
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)30 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)28 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)17 services
  4. Partial removal of breast (19301)16 services
  5. Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery (38900)11 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 cholesterol74%
  • High blood pressure67%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)63%
  • Arthritis35%
  • Anxiety28%
  • Depression23%

Hospitals where Richard L. White Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard L. White Jr. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard L. White Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard L. White Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Carolinas Medical Center1,067 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Surgical Oncology doctors in North Carolina →

Other surgical oncologists in Charlotte

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Carolinas Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolColumbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Graduation year1986 (40 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609890656
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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