Donald M Whiting, MD

Neurological Surgery

Donald M Whiting is a Neurological Surgery specialist based in Washington, PA with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(724) 228-1414Washington, PA
Telehealth Available
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Donald M Whiting, MD has practiced neurological surgery for 41+ years, working in group practice. A Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University graduate since 1985, he brings 41+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 93.78/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 120 Neurological Surgery providers in PASee all Neurological Surgery in Washington41+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 2055dNPPES updated 2020-10-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

380 W Chestnut St Ste 101, Washington, PA 15301-4658

Fax: (724) 228-8579
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 73% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

93.78/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.2 pts)

Better than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania

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

Medicare Patients

33

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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 Arthritis.

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Parkinson's Disease
39%

A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement and coordination

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+2%)36%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+1%)33%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
33%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$215 received from industry

1 transaction 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 Donald M Whiting'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 · 1985

    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

  2. Board certified · Oct 5, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Neurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

Taxonomy: 207T00000X

Education & Training

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 1985)

Virtual Neurological Surgery Care With Donald M Whiting

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Donald M Whiting for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Washington 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 Donald M Whiting

NPI records show Dr. Whiting as active with telehealth listed in Washington, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (724) 228-1414.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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