Gregory V Whorton, MD
Gregory V Whorton is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Hot Springs, AR with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across AR can see Gregory V Whorton, MD in person in Hot Springs or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Arkansas College of Medicine in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3609dNPPES updated 2016-07-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arkansas State Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1707 Airport Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913-7949
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better7.67%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+2.6 pts)
7.67% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.9%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArkansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
366
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
558
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,312
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $732k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$885 received from industry
59 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Gregory V Whorton's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1996
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Arkansas College of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
Po Box 21850, Hot Springs, AR 71903-1850
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144038
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Gregory V Whorton
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gregory V Whorton for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Hot Springs 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 Gregory V Whorton
Dr. Whorton is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Hot Springs, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (501) 767-6200.
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 Gregory V Whorton
Practice Location
1707 Airport Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913-7949
Mailing Address
Po Box 21850, Hot Springs, AR 71903-1850
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