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Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD

Accepting New Patients

(429 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1990)

330 Jake Alexander Boulevard W Suite 101-a
Salisbury, NC 28147

(704) 637-5668

Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD is an otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD is affiliated with Novant Health.

Office Locations

Novant Health

330 Jake Alexander Boulevard W Suite 101-a
Salisbury, NC 28147

(704) 637-5668

(704) 637-5605

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In The News

“He joins Dr. Robert Whitaker at Novant Health Pinnacle Ear, Nose, Throat and Allergy in Salisbury.”—"New ear, nose, throat physician - Salisbury Post", Salisbury Post, March 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy

endoscopy

laryngoscopy

subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy

In 2012, Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD performed more diagnostic flexible laryngoscopy, endoscopy, laryngoscopy, and subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC during 2012 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	845
ear procedures	141
immunotherapy	436
injections	436
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	83
minimally invasive procedures	83
nosebleed treatment	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC during 2013 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1038
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	985
ear procedures	130
immunotherapy	665
injections	665
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	137
minimally invasive procedures	901
nosebleed treatment	19
skin testing	1038

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	556
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	275
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	73
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC during 2014 were skin testing, allergy testing, minimally invasive procedures and immunotherapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	1312
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	882
ear procedures	107
immunotherapy	860
injections	860
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	112
minimally invasive procedures	861
nosebleed treatment	25
skin testing	1312

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	541
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	73
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC during 2015 were immunotherapy, injections, skin testing and allergy testing.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

allergy testing	982
doctor visit	818
ear procedures	104
immunotherapy	991
injections	991
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	107
minimally invasive procedures	609
nosebleed treatment	23
skin testing	982

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	490
Female	684

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1000
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	506
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	114
Less than 65	266

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC during 2016 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	794
ear procedures	125
immunotherapy	1135
injections	1135
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	106
minimally invasive procedures	106
nosebleed treatment	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	67
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	234
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	70
Less than 65	126

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD in 2016

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC during 2017 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	869
ear procedures	160
excision	28
gynecologic procedures	28
immunotherapy	1123
injections	1123
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	109
minimally invasive procedures	137
nose surgery	28
nosebleed treatment	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	78
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	79
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC during 2018 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	20
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	887
ear procedures	141
excision	20
gynecologic procedures	20
immunotherapy	1051
injections	1051
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	100
minimally invasive procedures	120
nose surgery	20
nosebleed treatment	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	265
Female	374

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	552
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	89
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC during 2019 were immunotherapy, injections, minimally invasive procedures and ear procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	781
ear procedures	132
excision	21
gynecologic procedures	21
immunotherapy	1053
injections	1053
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	126
minimally invasive procedures	147
nose surgery	21
nosebleed treatment	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	266
Female	340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	530
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	80
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC during 2020 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	641
ear procedures	117
immunotherapy	1043
injections	1043
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	83
minimally invasive procedures	83
nosebleed treatment	15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	435
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	58
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC during 2021 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	611
ear procedures	101
immunotherapy	1070
injections	1070
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	100
minimally invasive procedures	100
nosebleed treatment	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	430
Black	42
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	53
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC during 2022 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	716
ear procedures	151
immunotherapy	841
injections	841
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	99
minimally invasive procedures	99
nosebleed treatment	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	348

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	521
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	79
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Salisbury, NC were allergy testing, skin testing, immunotherapy and injections.

allergy testing	1110
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	802
ear procedures	128
excision	23
gynecologic procedures	23
immunotherapy	933
injections	933
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	105
minimally invasive procedures	295
nose surgery	23
nosebleed treatment	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	23
skin testing	1110

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	44
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	507
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	163
85 and over	69
Less than 65	106
65 to 74	249

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 1990. He is certified by the Board certifications: Otolaryngology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (1990)

Board Certification: Board certifications: Otolaryngology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Novant Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 429 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert Norton Whitaker Jr, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Salisbury, NC.

4.5

Overall Rating

(429 Ratings)

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Acclarent, Inc	$1,026 Rhinology $808	ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device $126	ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $13	$80
Greer Laboratories, Inc.	$281 Oralair $281
Mylan Specialty L.P.	$138 EpiPen $123	Dymista $15
Intersect ENT, Inc.	$117 Propel $117
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.	$115 GRAFIX/GRAFIXPL/STRAVIX $115
Other	$734 Otovel $100	DULERA $73	Auvi-Q $72	QNASL $43	Odactra $43	Other $403

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,649
Travel and Lodging	$733
Education	$30

Biography

Dr. Robert Whitaker is a Salisbury, NC physician who specializes in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He is professionally affiliated with Novant Health. He is a graduate of Wake Forest University School of Medicine. On average, patients gave Dr. Whitaker a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). According to Novant Health, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Salisbury, NC.

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