Christopher Keith Whipple

Family Medicine

Christopher Keith Whipple is a Family Medicine specialist based in New Orleans, LA with over 14 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE

(985) 381-9517New Orleans, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across LA can see Christopher Keith Whipple in person in New Orleans or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (class of 2012), he has been practicing for over 14 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and mood disorders (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 77.91/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 24% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 34% of MIPS-scored doctors in Louisiana
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 212 Family Medicine providers in LASee all Family Medicine in New Orleans14+ years experienceNPI since 2012

Older · 3820dNPPES updated 2015-12-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1829 Joseph St, New Orleans, LA 70115-5003

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

77.91/100

Louisiana avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.7 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

81.9%

Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.9 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

489

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

283

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

11,216

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $871k

Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
71%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+35%)67%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+30%)64%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
57%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%
Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+15%)49%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$273 received from industry

5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Christopher Keith Whipple's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2012

    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

  2. 14 years in practice

    Established

Family MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Taxonomy: 207Q00000X

Education & Training

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 2012)

Virtual Family Medicine Care With Christopher Keith Whipple

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christopher Keith Whipple for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to New Orleans 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 Christopher Keith Whipple

NPI records show Dr. Whipple as active with telehealth listed in New Orleans, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (985) 381-9517.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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