Michael Joseph Whalen, M.D.
Michael Joseph Whalen is an Urology specialist based in Washington, DC with over 18 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michael Joseph Whalen, M.D. has been part of the Washington medical community since 2008 in group practice. He graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2008 and has 18+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS claims data).
Older · 1724dNPPES updated 2021-09-02 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at DC Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Dept of Urology, Gw Mfa Suite 3-417, Washington, DC 20037-3201
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better73.2%
District of Columbia avg: 80.4 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-9.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
439
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
178
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
624
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $585k
Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.
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 Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+47%) — a focus area for this doctor
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%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$4.0k received from industry
14 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 Michael Joseph Whalen's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.57 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2008
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Board certified · Sep 1, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
18 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 2008)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500021
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Urology Care With Michael Joseph Whalen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Joseph Whalen for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — 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 Michael Joseph Whalen
Dr. Whalen is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 741-3100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Joseph Whalen
Practice Location
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Dept of Urology, Gw Mfa Suite 3-417, Washington, DC 20037-3201
Mailing Address
2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw Dept of Urology, Gw Mfa Suite 3-417, Washington, DC 20037-3201
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