Walter J Whang, MD
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Walter J Whang is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Woodridge, IL with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Walter J Whang, MD practices as part of a group psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist practice in Woodridge, IL. Trained at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine (class of 1988), he has been practicing for over 38 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.36/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3540 Seven Bridges Dr Ste 230, Woodridge, IL 60517-1222
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202391.36/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
111
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
71
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,342
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $47k
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 High Cholesterol, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$94 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Walter J Whang's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Education & Training
Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine (Class of 1988)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Walter J Whang
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Walter J Whang for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Woodridge 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 Walter J Whang
NPI records show Dr. Whang as active with telehealth listed in Woodridge, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (630) 964-9400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Walter J Whang
Practice Location
3540 Seven Bridges Dr Ste 230, Woodridge, IL 60517-1222
Mailing Address
3540 Seven Bridges Dr Ste 230, Woodridge, IL 60517-1222
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