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General Surgery

Brittany N. Wheelock, MD

Works at hospitals in Corbin, KY · Richmond, KY · Somerset, KY … · Kentucky

Summary

Dr. Brittany N. Wheelock, MD is a general surgeon at 740 S Limestone St, Lexington, KY 40508. Phone: (859) 257-8562. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Brittany N. Wheelock had 166 Original Medicare patients and 358 services. NPI 1932638855. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Brittany N. Wheelock, 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 Brittany N. Wheelock accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Brittany N. Wheelock 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 Brittany N. Wheelock see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 166 Original Medicare patients and 358 services for Brittany N. Wheelock. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Brittany N. Wheelock's NPI number?
1932638855. 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 Brittany N. Wheelock, 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 patients166
Services billed to Medicare358
Different services or procedures50
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)79 services
  2. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)77 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)48 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)24 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)16 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%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Anxiety52%
  • Diabetes46%
  • Ischemic heart disease46%

Hospitals where Brittany N. Wheelock works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Brittany N. Wheelock 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.

  • Baptist Health CorbinCorbin, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180080
  • Baptist Health RichmondRichmond, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180049
  • Lake Cumberland Regional HospitalSomerset, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180132
  • Spring View HospitalLebanon, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180024
  • 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 Brittany N. Wheelock is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Brittany N. Wheelock as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc967 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in Lexington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, KY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Kentucky Medical Services Foundation, Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Washington School Of Medicine
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1932638855
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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