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Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD

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Specializes in: Anesthesiology

Professional interests include: perioperative medicine, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), anesthesia

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD is an anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC specializing in anesthesiology. Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD is affiliated with MUSC Health.

Office Locations

171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2023

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By Volume:

cardiac procedures

transesophageal echocardiography

In 2012, Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD performed more cardiac procedures, and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within South Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC during 2012 were catheterization, minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	38
catheterization	42
minimally invasive procedures	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	101
catheterization	94
injections	23
minimally invasive procedures	101
nerve block	23
pain management	23
spinal procedures	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	24
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	70
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	48
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	89
catheterization	72
minimally invasive procedures	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	101
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	20
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	45
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, catheterization and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	48
catheterization	44
minimally invasive procedures	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD.

**Gender**
Male	462
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	620
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	370
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	38
Less than 65	192

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	53
catheterization	35
minimally invasive procedures	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	304
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	21
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC during 2017 were catheterization, ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	33
catheterization	37
minimally invasive procedures	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	182

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	314
Black	81
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	24
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	54
catheterization	17
minimally invasive procedures	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	222
Black	59
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	16
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	44
catheterization	13
minimally invasive procedures	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	119
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	12
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	42
catheterization	14
minimally invasive procedures	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	195
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	16
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	17
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), minimally invasive procedures and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	153
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	20
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	7
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Charleston, SC were minimally invasive procedures, cardiac procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and catheterization.

cardiac procedures	52
catheterization	40
injections	23
minimally invasive procedures	52
nerve block	23
pain management	23
spinal procedures	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	235
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	87
85 and over	18
Less than 65	54
65 to 74	144

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	19

Education & Training

He has a state license in Massachusetts.

Residency: (2011)

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MUSC Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Medicare, Aetna Medicare, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, TRICARE, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue Choice, First Health, MedCost, Molina Healthcare, Group Health Plan (GHP), Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare), Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina, Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC), BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace), Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization), Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators, First Choice/Select Health (NEIC), Absolute Total Care (NEIC), Clover Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Aetna (Open Choice), AllWell by Absolute Total Care, Aetna (Managed Choice), Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP), Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace), First Choice Next and Aetna (Exclusive Choice).

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Medicare

Aetna Medicare

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Coventry

Cigna

Blue Choice

First Health

MedCost

Molina Healthcare

Group Health Plan (GHP)

Medicare A & B (Traditional Medicare)

Blue Cross Blue Shield State Health Plan for South Carolina

Blue Cross Blue Shield Preferred Blue (PPC)

BCBS Blue Essentials (Marketplace)

Aetna (Preferred Provider Organization)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Planned Administrators

First Choice/Select Health (NEIC)

Absolute Total Care (NEIC)

Clover Health

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Aetna (Open Choice)

AllWell by Absolute Total Care

Aetna (Managed Choice)

Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal (FEP)

Ambetter from Absolute Total Care (Marketplace)

First Choice Next

Aetna (Exclusive Choice)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$18 FloTrac Sensor $18
Abbott Laboratories	$17 HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$34

Biography

Dr. George Whitener is an anesthesiology and surgery specialist in Charleston, SC. Dr. Whitener's areas of expertise include the following: transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), anesthesia, and perioperative medicine. He appears to be in-network for Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is affiliated with MUSC Health. According to MUSC Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2023

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2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2020

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Burke Whitener, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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