Kristy M Whelan, DO
Kristy M Whelan is a Family Medicine specialist based in Lake Havasu City, AZ with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kristy M Whelan, DO has been part of the Lake Havasu City medical community since 2006 in group practice. A University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine graduate since 1999, she brings 27+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Uses generic medications more than 53% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 3757dNPPES updated 2016-02-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2082 Mesquite Ave Suite 106, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-6710
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.45%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
2.45% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.4%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
769
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
832
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
10,769
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.09M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$677 received from industry
45 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 Kristy M Whelan's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1999
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
27 years in practice
Experienced
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
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 1999)
Mailing address
Po Box 645, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405-0645
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100035
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kristy M Whelan for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lake Havasu City 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 Kristy M Whelan
NPI records show Dr. Whelan as active with telehealth listed in Lake Havasu City, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (928) 680-4233.
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 Kristy M Whelan
Practice Location
2082 Mesquite Ave Suite 106, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-6710
Mailing Address
Po Box 645, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405-0645
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