Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Justin Whisenant, MD

Neuroradiology Physician · St Petersburg, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
6500 38TH AVE N, St Petersburg, FL 33710
7273841414
In practice since 2007 (18 years)
NPI: 1164602926 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Whisenant from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Whisenant

Dr. Justin Whisenant is a neuroradiology physician in St Petersburg, FL, with 18 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Whisenant performed 76 Medicare services across 67 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Whisenant received a total of $470,753 from 16 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 415 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neuroradiology physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Whisenant is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 18 years in practice▲ 76 Medicare services$ $470,753 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
76
Medicare services
Bottom 4% in FL for neuroradiology physician
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
67
Unique beneficiaries
$203
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~4 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access35$12$89
Insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist17$286$1,480
Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist13$187$1,400
Removal of blood clot and injection to dissolve blood clot from head artery using fluoroscopic guidance11$703$4,023
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$470,753
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $67,250/year across 7 years
Top 1% in FL for neuroradiology physician
16
Companies
415
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$443,753 (94.3%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$19,411 (4.1%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$7,588 (1.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$38,124
2023
$20,521
2022
$189,317
2021
$157,100
2020
$38,532
2019
$14,616
2018
$12,543

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
MicroVention, Inc.
$403,940
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$39,030
Imperative Care, Inc
$19,794
Medtronic, Inc.
$2,601
QAPEL MEDICAL INC
$2,470
Penumbra, Inc.
$1,093
Stryker Corporation
$413
Corindus Inc.
$319
Balt USA, LLC
$310
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$268
Rapid Medical Ltd
$199
Boston Scientific Corporation
$98
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$73
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$72
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$54
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$19
Top 3 companies account for 98.3% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

The majority of payments (94%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in neuroradiology physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for neuroradiology physician in FL.

Equivalent to $619,411 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neuroradiology Physicians within 10 mi
13
Per 100K population
1.4
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
HCA FLORIDA ST PETERSBURG HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Whisenant is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, and high industry engagement (speaking/promotional, top 1%), with 18 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Whisenant experienced with ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Whisenant performed 35 ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Whisenant receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Whisenant received a total of $470,753 from 16 companies across 415 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Whisenant's costs compare to other neuroradiology physicians in St Petersburg?
Dr. Whisenant's average Medicare payment per service is $203. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Whisenant) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →