Patrick E Whitten, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Patrick E Whitten is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Peoria, IL with over 36 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Patrick E Whitten, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 36+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (class of 1990), he has been practicing for over 36 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS data).
Older · 6331dNPPES updated 2009-01-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1001 Main St Suite 200, Peoria, IL 61606-1907
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better34.7%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-48.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,234
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
689
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,675
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.88M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 COPD.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$16 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Patrick E Whitten's NPI.
Patient Reviews
No patient reviews yet. If you've seen Patrick E Whitten, your feedback helps other patients.
Review PolicyAll feedback is moderated before publishing. We verify reviewer identity where possible and enforce a one-review-per-provider policy. Full guidelines →
Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1990
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
36 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (Class of 1990)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Patrick E Whitten
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Patrick E Whitten for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Peoria 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 Patrick E Whitten
Dr. Whitten is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Peoria, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (309) 672-5682.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
Is this your profile?
Verify credentials, update practice details, and manage telehealth.
Medical Disclaimer: NPI Telehealth is a provider directory for informational purposes only. This page does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Provider data is sourced from the CMS NPPES federal registry and public Medicare datasets. NPI Telehealth does not verify clinical qualifications beyond federal records. Data may not reflect real-time availability — always contact the provider's office directly to confirm details before seeking care.
Contact Patrick E Whitten
Practice Location
1001 Main St Suite 200, Peoria, IL 61606-1907
Mailing Address
1001 Main St Suite 200, Peoria, IL 61606-1907
This is a provider directory. Contact the office directly to schedule appointments.
Related Providers
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine in Illinois
See allMiloslava Marie Kyncl, MD
Waukegan, IL
Fredric Coe
Chicago, IL
Arcot Dwarakanathan, M.D.,F.A.C.E.
Olympia Fields, IL