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Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD

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(645 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Adult Critical Care

Professional interests include: sleep apnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung disease, and more.

3400 W. Tecumseh Road Suite 300
Norman, OK 73072

(405) 515-4888

Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD is a pulmonologist in Norman, OK specializing in adult pulmonology and adult critical care. Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD is affiliated with Norman Regional Health System and Norman Regional Pulmonary Clinic.

Office Locations

Norman Regional Pulmonary Clinic

3400 W. Tecumseh Road Suite 300
Norman, OK 73072

(405) 515-4888

(405) 307-5620

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Some issues Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

flu shot

pulmonary function test

By Affordability:

exhaled nitric oxide test

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Oklahoma, Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD performed more flu shot, and pulmonary function test (PFT) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for exhaled nitric oxide (eNO) test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

bronchoscopy

cardiorespiratory sleep study

home cardiorespiratory sleep study

In 2023, Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD had a list price for bronchoscopy, cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study, and home cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Oklahoma. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

home cardiorespiratory sleep study

in-lab polysomnography

sleep study

sleep study with CPAP

By Affordability:

bronchoalveolar lavage

home sleep study

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

lung diffusion capacity test

lung volume test

pulmonary function test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Oklahoma, Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD performed more home cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study, in-lab polysomnography (overnight sleep study), sleep study, and sleep study with CPAP procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), home sleep study, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lung diffusion capacity test (DLCO), lung volume test, and pulmonary function test (PFT) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Norman, OK during 2012 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	46
aspiration	12
bronchoscopy	98
diagnostic procedures	35
doctor visit	1083
hospital care	2698
inpatient care	2698
minimally invasive procedures	67
minor procedures	12
nursing home care	186
preventive care	153
pulmonary testing	309
sleep study	114
thoracic (chest) imaging	172
vaccines	153
X-rays	172

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Norman, OK during 2013 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	44
aspiration	30
bronchoscopy	90
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	1328
hospital care	2189
inpatient care	2189
minimally invasive procedures	60
minor procedures	13
nursing home care	199
pleural drainage	17
preventive care	232
pulmonary testing	350
sleep study	111
thoracic (chest) imaging	256
vaccines	232
X-rays	256

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD.

**Gender**
Male	848
Female	1003

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1743
Black	33
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	699
From 75 to 84	583
85 and over	271
Less than 65	298

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	48
Diabetes	34
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Norman, OK during 2014 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	115
aspiration	23
bronchoscopy	84
cardiac procedures	14
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	1413
hospital care	1647
inpatient care	1647
minimally invasive procedures	44
nursing home care	268
pleural drainage	23
preventive care	341
pulmonary testing	518
sleep study	204
stress testing	14
vaccines	341

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD.

**Gender**
Male	856
Female	1104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1829
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	764
From 75 to 84	592
85 and over	241
Less than 65	363

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Norman, OK during 2015 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	89
aspiration	14
bronchoscopy	80
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1514
hospital care	1685
inpatient care	1685
minimally invasive procedures	50
nursing home care	133
pleural drainage	14
preventive care	307
pulmonary testing	562
sleep study	185
thoracic (chest) imaging	54
vaccines	307
X-rays	54

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2002
Female	2578

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	4288
Black	80
Hispanic	92
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	86

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1748
From 75 to 84	1470
85 and over	614
Less than 65	748

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	47
Diabetes	34
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Norman, OK during 2016 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	98
bronchoscopy	79
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	1575
hospital care	1341
inpatient care	1341
minimally invasive procedures	45
nursing home care	189
preventive care	184
pulmonary testing	378
sleep study	199
thoracic (chest) imaging	284
vaccines	184
X-rays	284

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD.

**Gender**
Male	940
Female	1090

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1902
Black	38
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	792
From 75 to 84	636
85 and over	273
Less than 65	329

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	54
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	35
Dementia	18
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Norman, OK during 2017 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	109
aspiration	16
bronchoscopy	94
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	1774
hospital care	1027
inpatient care	1027
minimally invasive procedures	53
nursing home care	320
pleural drainage	16
preventive care	249
pulmonary testing	482
sleep study	204
vaccines	249

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD.

**Gender**
Male	933
Female	1169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1978
Black	28
Hispanic	34
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	843
From 75 to 84	681
85 and over	287
Less than 65	291

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	36
Dementia	19
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Norman, OK during 2018 were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	118
aspiration	23
bronchoscopy	51
cardiac procedures	11
doctor visit	1920
hospital care	1135
inpatient care	1135
minimally invasive procedures	14
nursing home care	25
pleural drainage	23
preventive care	156
pulmonary testing	714
sleep study	212
stress testing	11
vaccines	156

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1010
Female	1214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2088
Black	34
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	882
From 75 to 84	769
85 and over	280
Less than 65	293

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Norman, OK during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, pulmonary testing and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	62
doctor visit	1017
hospital care	837
inpatient care	837
preventive care	103
pulmonary testing	360
sleep study	133
vaccines	103

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD.

**Gender**
Male	730
Female	832

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1472
Black	29
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	612
From 75 to 84	550
85 and over	207
Less than 65	193

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Norman, OK during 2020 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	89
aspiration	14
doctor visit	1343
hospital care	590
inpatient care	590
pleural drainage	14
preventive care	22
pulmonary testing	601
sleep study	206
vaccines	22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD.

**Gender**
Male	990
Female	1108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1954
Black	39
Hispanic	41
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	845
From 75 to 84	697
85 and over	293
Less than 65	263

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	37
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Norman, OK during 2021 were pulmonary testing, hospital care, inpatient care and sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	136
bronchoscopy	18
doctor visit	1575
hospital care	408
inpatient care	408
preventive care	21
pulmonary testing	699
sleep study	292
vaccines	21

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD.

**Gender**
Male	810
Female	871

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1581
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	667
From 75 to 84	618
85 and over	211
Less than 65	185

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Norman, OK during 2022 were pulmonary testing, sleep study, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	118
bronchoscopy	16
doctor visit	1613
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134
preventive care	27
pulmonary testing	725
sleep study	239
vaccines	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD.

**Gender**
Male	658
Female	755

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1327
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	580
From 75 to 84	528
85 and over	183
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Norman, OK were inpatient care, hospital care, pulmonary testing and X-rays.

airway management	93
aspiration	18
bronchoscopy	67
cardiac procedures	12
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	1468
hospital care	1244
inpatient care	1244
minimally invasive procedures	47
minor procedures	12
nursing home care	188
pleural drainage	17
preventive care	163
pulmonary testing	518
sleep study	190
stress testing	12
thoracic (chest) imaging	191
vaccines	163
X-rays	191

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD.

**Gender**
Male	888
Female	1065

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	29
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1832
Native American / Alaskan Native	39
Hispanic	29
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	647
85 and over	260
Less than 65	280
65 to 74	766

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	22
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	18
Dementia	13
Cancer	14

Education & Training

He has a state license in Oklahoma.

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Norman Regional Health System

Norman Regional Pulmonary Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 645 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Norman, OK.

4.9

Overall Rating

(645 Ratings)

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brian D. Whitson, FCCP, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$11,985 SYMBICORT $9,475	FASENRA $662	BREZTRI $582	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $396	TEZSPIRE $361	Other $508
FOREST PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	$7,762 DALIRESP $7,654	TEFLARO $72	BYSTOLIC $34	NAMENDA XR $2
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$2,532 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $1,048	NUCALA $485	ANORO $323	BREO $247	INCRUSE $139	Other $290
Genentech USA, Inc.	$2,523 XOLAIR $1,733	Esbriet $713	TECENTRIQ $15	$62
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$2,516 OFEV $1,338	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $629	STIOLTO $178	STIOLTO RESPIMAT $112	STRIVERDI RESPIMAT $72	Other $187
Other	$11,884 Brovana $1,189	Olympus Universal Ultrasound Processor $918	Prolastin-C Liquid $859	DUPIXENT $842	Arikayce $795	Other $7,281

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$19,820
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$16,200
Travel and Lodging	$1,516
Consulting Fee	$1,350
Education	$314

Biography

Dr. Brian Whitson sees patients in Norman, OK. His medical specialties are adult critical care and adult pulmonology. Dr. Whitson studied medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. His areas of expertise include lung cancer, sleep apnea, and asthma. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Whitson is professionally affiliated with Norman Regional Health System. According to Norman Regional Health System, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Norman, OK.