Dr. Eric Wherley, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery
10+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Eric Wherley
Eric Wherley, MD is a healthcare provider.
Specialty Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
10
Years Experience
1
Location
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Thoracic SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Florida International Univ, College Of Medicine
Class of 2016
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | ME150189 | Surgery | — |
| Florida | ME150189 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Eric Wherley
With 10 years of practice, Dr. Eric Wherley is an established thoracic surgery provider, M.D., after earning their medical degree at Florida International Univ, College Of Medicine in 2016. Dr. currently practices at Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc in Tampa, Florida. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508211517, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Eric Wherley as a lower-volume thoracic surgery provider, treating approximately 20 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 44 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Eric Wherley received $4K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$4K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Thoracic Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 33613
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Eric Wherley
What does Dr. Eric Wherley specialize in?
Dr. Eric Wherley specializes in Thoracic Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Surgery.
Where does Dr. Eric Wherley practice?
Dr. Eric Wherley practices at Florida Hospital Physician Group Inc in Tampa, Florida.
Does Dr. Eric Wherley accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Eric Wherley accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 20 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Eric Wherley's NPI number?
Dr. Eric Wherley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508211517. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Eric Wherley been practicing?
Dr. Eric Wherley has approximately 10 years of practice experience, having graduated from Florida International Univ, College Of Medicine in 2016.