Richard Ian Whyte, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

Richard Ian Whyte is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) specialist based in Boston, MA with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY

(617) 632-8140Boston, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across MA can see Richard Ian Whyte, M.D. in person in Boston or via virtual visit — no travel required. A University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine graduate since 1983, he brings 43+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and COPD (per CMS claims data).

1 of 60 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in MASee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Boston43+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 5296dNPPES updated 2011-11-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

110 Francis St Ste 9f, Boston, MA 02215-5501

Fax: (617) 632-9701
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

130

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and COPD.

High Cholesterol
73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

COPD
52%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Cancer
45%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Diabetes
35%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
35%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Arthritis
35%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Chronic Kidney Disease
31%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$137 received from industry

2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Richard Ian Whyte'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 · 1983

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

  2. 43 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Class of 1983)

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Richard Ian Whyte

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard Ian Whyte for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, COPD management — no travel to Boston 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 Richard Ian Whyte

Dr. Whyte is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boston, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (617) 632-8140.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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