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Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD

(95 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine

300 W Hospital Road
Fort Gordon, GA 30905

(706) 787-6158

Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD is an orthopedist in Augusta, GA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD is affiliated with Wellstar, Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center and WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP, LLC.

Office Locations

1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912

(706) 721-8623

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Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center

1220 West Wheeler Parkway
Augusta, GA 30909

(706) 721-2741

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300 W Hospital Road
Fort Gordon, GA 30905

(706) 787-6158

(706) 787-2130

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Augusta, GA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	35
doctor visit	89
fracture surgery	13
injections	35
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	49

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Augusta, GA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	59
doctor visit	120
injections	59
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	74
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	14
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Augusta, GA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
doctor visit	110
fracture surgery	18
injections	53
joint surgery	47
lower extremity surgery	47
open surgery	18
reconstructive surgery	47

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	93

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	17
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Augusta, GA during 2023 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	49
doctor visit	149
fracture surgery	16
injections	49
joint surgery	53
lower extremity surgery	53
open surgery	16
reconstructive surgery	53

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	93

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	11
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD treated as an orthopedist in Augusta, GA were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

aspiration	49
doctor visit	117
fracture surgery	15
injections	49
joint surgery	32
lower extremity surgery	32
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	79
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	33
85 and over	10
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	61

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD From 2020 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Georgia.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Georgia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Wellstar

Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center

WELLSTAR MEDICAL GROUP, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.68 out of 5 stars based on 95 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Augusta, GA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Derek Casper Whitaker, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$878 CORAIL $420	ACTIS $265	FIBERGRAFT Aeridyan Matrix $69	MOTOBAND $34	ATTUNE $26	Other $63
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$845 TRIGEN InterTAN $157	CANNULATED SCREWS $149	Jet-X $137	TRIGEN $129	MAVERICK $120	Other $153
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$345 Exparel $345
Next Science LLC	$177 SurgX $133	BlastX $44
Biocomposites Inc	$152 Stimulan $152
Other	$1,315 EUFLEXXA $143	CERAMENT G $136	Novation $116	Coblation Wands $106	Osteoarthritis of the knee $100	Other $714

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,254
Travel and Lodging	$457

Biography

Dr. Derek Whitaker's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Wellstar. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Whitaker highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5).