Brian K Whisenant, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Brian K Whisenant is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Murray, UT with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY
Brian K Whisenant, M.D. practices as part of a group cardiologist practice in Murray, UT. Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (class of 1992), he has been practicing for over 34 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS data).
Older · 4990dNPPES updated 2012-09-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Utah Physicians Licensing Board (DOPL)
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5169 S Cottonwood St Bldg. 2, Suite 520, Murray, UT 84107-6767
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better75.9%
Utah avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
273
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
91
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
270
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $68k
Percentile rankings compared against 531 reporting peers in Utah.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Heart Failure.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$85.9k received from industry
89 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Brian K Whisenant's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1992
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 1992)
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Brian K Whisenant
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Brian K Whisenant for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Murray required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brian K Whisenant
Dr. Whisenant is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Murray, UT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (801) 507-3500.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Brian K Whisenant
Practice Location
5169 S Cottonwood St Bldg. 2, Suite 520, Murray, UT 84107-6767
Mailing Address
5169 S Cottonwood St Bldg. 2, Suite 520, Murray, UT 84107-6767
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