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Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

7500 Hanover Parkway Suite 201
Greenbelt, MD 20770

(301) 982-5008

Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD is a neurologist in Greenbelt, MD specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD is affiliated with Luminis Health.

Office Locations

7500 Hanover Parkway Suite 201
Greenbelt, MD 20770

(301) 982-5008

(301) 441-8696

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

carotid duplex ultrasound

electroencephalography

nerve conduction studies

In 2023, Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD performed more carotid duplex ultrasound, electroencephalography (EEG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), transcranial Doppler (TCD), ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

carotid duplex ultrasound

carotid ultrasound

duplex ultrasound

vascular ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD had a list price for carotid duplex ultrasound, carotid ultrasound, duplex ultrasound, and vascular ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. 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 Affordability:

transcranial Doppler

transcranial ultrasound

In 2012, Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD had a list price for transcranial Doppler (TCD), and transcranial ultrasound that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Maryland. 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. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD treated as a neurologist in Greenbelt, MD during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	42
cardiac procedures	38
diagnostic procedures	1265
doctor visit	1461
electroencephalography (EEG)	173
evoked potential test	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	610
vascular procedures	610

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD treated as a neurologist in Greenbelt, MD during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	38
cardiac procedures	30
diagnostic procedures	153
doctor visit	1464
electroencephalography (EEG)	212
evoked potential test	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	679
vascular procedures	679

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	227
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	87
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	37
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD treated as a neurologist in Greenbelt, MD during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	39
diagnostic procedures	154
doctor visit	1388
electroencephalography (EEG)	260
evoked potential test	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	767
vascular procedures	767

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	273
Female	443

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	282
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	104
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	25
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD treated as a neurologist in Greenbelt, MD during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	66
diagnostic procedures	229
doctor visit	1559
electroencephalography (EEG)	391
ultrasound (sonogram)	1155
vascular procedures	1155

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	608
Female	988

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	804
Black	698
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	628
From 75 to 84	528
85 and over	188
Less than 65	252

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	41
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD treated as a neurologist in Greenbelt, MD during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	56
diagnostic procedures	219
doctor visit	1580
electroencephalography (EEG)	411
ultrasound (sonogram)	1305
vascular procedures	1305

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	302
Female	515

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	349
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	262
85 and over	111
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD treated as a neurologist in Greenbelt, MD during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	29
diagnostic procedures	270
doctor visit	1572
electroencephalography (EEG)	418
ultrasound (sonogram)	1211
vascular procedures	1211

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	488

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	366
Black	350
Hispanic	27
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	89
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	42
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD treated as a neurologist in Greenbelt, MD during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	97
cardiac procedures	47
diagnostic procedures	322
doctor visit	1560
electroencephalography (EEG)	571
ultrasound (sonogram)	1357
vascular procedures	1357

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	294
Female	507

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	413
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	89
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	24
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD treated as a neurologist in Greenbelt, MD during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD for Medicare patients.

ambulatory monitoring	162
diagnostic procedures	326
doctor visit	1630
electroencephalography (EEG)	794
ultrasound (sonogram)	1555
vascular procedures	1555

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	559

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	446
Hispanic	38
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	345
From 75 to 84	305
85 and over	124
Less than 65	115

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	41
Dementia	27
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD treated as a neurologist in Greenbelt, MD during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	315
doctor visit	1563
electroencephalography (EEG)	645
ultrasound (sonogram)	1445
vascular procedures	1445

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	530

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	322
Black	428
Hispanic	30
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	307
From 75 to 84	287
85 and over	115
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	41
Dementia	26
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD treated as a neurologist in Greenbelt, MD during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	321
doctor visit	1633
electroencephalography (EEG)	749
ultrasound (sonogram)	1622
vascular procedures	1622

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	593

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	463
Hispanic	42
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	125
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	41
Dementia	26
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD treated as a neurologist in Greenbelt, MD during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	357
doctor visit	1587
electroencephalography (EEG)	795
ultrasound (sonogram)	1682
vascular procedures	1682

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	619

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	369
Black	466
Hispanic	43
Asian	24
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	367
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	137
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD treated as a neurologist in Greenbelt, MD were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

ambulatory monitoring	84
cardiac procedures	43
diagnostic procedures	357
doctor visit	1545
electroencephalography (EEG)	492
evoked potential test	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	1217
vascular procedures	1217

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD.

**Gender**
Female	514
Male	293

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	374
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	342
Hispanic	27
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	5

**Age**
85 and over	106
75 to 84	273
Less than 65	114
65 to 74	314

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	36
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	21
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology | Neurology American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology | Clinical Neurophysiology and has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology | Neurology American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology | Clinical Neurophysiology

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lawrence R. Whicker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Luminis Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Biogen, Inc.	$2,561 TYSABRI $613	TECFIDERA $595	ZINBRYTA $541	PLEGRIDY $403	AVONEX $293	Other $116
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$2,340 AJOVY $1,201	COPAXONE $468	AUSTEDO $402	NUVIGIL $120	Zecuity $82	Other $67
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$2,054 Gilenya $1,054	MAYZENT $423	Aimovig $138	KESIMPTA $103	AFINITOR $56	Other $280
EMD Serono, Inc.	$1,114 Rebif $804	Mavenclad $271	$38
GENZYME CORPORATION	$1,016 AUBAGIO $679	LEMTRADA $204	LUMIZYME $54	POMPE - DISEASE $29	ALDURAZYME $22	Other $26
Other	$10,112 ACTHAR $1,183	APTIOM $604	Vimpat $446	UBRELVY $420	Aimovig $377	Other $7,082

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$18,435
Consulting Fee	$450
Education	$168
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$108
Gift	$35

Biography

Dr. Lawrence Whicker is a medical specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Whicker is affiliated with Luminis Health. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

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