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Thoracic Surgery

Richard Whyte, MD

Works at hospitals in Milton, MA · Needham, MA · Plymouth, MA … · Massachusetts

Summary

Richard Whyte, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Milton, MA, Needham, MA and Plymouth, MA and other places. NPI 1982601373. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard Whyte, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
43Years since medical school (graduated 1983)
University Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Harvard Medical Faculty Phys at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr IncGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Richard Whyte work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard Whyte at 4 hospitals: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Richard Whyte see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Boston, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Richard Whyte's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also General Surgery.
Does Richard Whyte accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Whyte accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Richard Whyte offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Richard Whyte offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Richard Whyte?
(617) 667-7000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Richard Whyte's NPI number?
1982601373. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Richard Whyte works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Whyte at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard Whyte is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard Whyte as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Harvard Medical Faculty Phys at Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr Inc1,740 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Boston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Boston, MA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine
Graduation year1983
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982601373
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians