Stephen W Wheat, MD
Stephen W Wheat is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Natchitoches, LA with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across LA can see Stephen W Wheat, MD in person in Natchitoches or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (class of 1991), he has been practicing for over 35 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 81% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5518dNPPES updated 2011-04-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
138 East 5th Street Suite E, Natchitoches, LA 71457-5725
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202312.5/100
Louisiana avg: 79.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-71.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.1%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.3 pts)
Better than 81% of reporting doctors in LouisianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
277
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
170
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,747
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $130k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
35 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (Class of 1991)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Stephen W Wheat
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephen W Wheat for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Natchitoches 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 Stephen W Wheat
Dr. Wheat is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Natchitoches, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (318) 352-4477.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Stephen W Wheat
Practice Location
138 East 5th Street Suite E, Natchitoches, LA 71457-5725
Mailing Address
138 East 5th Street Suite E, Natchitoches, LA 71457-5725
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