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Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD

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Specializes in: Dermatopathology

University of South Carolina School of Medicine (1994)

2195 Harrodsburg Road Suite 2
Lexington, KY 40504

(859) 323-3376

Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD is a dermatopathologist in Louisville, KY specializing in dermatopathology. He graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD is affiliated with VITALSKIN MEDICAL GROUP IL PLLC.

Office Locations

13802 Lake Point Circle Suite 102
Louisville, KY 40223

(502) 245-4450

(502) 245-4462

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2195 Harrodsburg Road Suite 2
Lexington, KY 40504

(859) 323-3376

(859) 323-0350

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2300 Hurstbourne Village Drive Suite 900
Louisville, KY 40299

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In The News

“"Yet, physicians here have expressed willingness to see these patients - sometimes at no charge" One such physician is Dr. James Wharton of the Northwest Arkansas Dermatology Clinic in Springdale.”—"The New Republic", Arkansas Times, September 2004

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

chemical cautery for granulation tissue

intermediate wound repair

minor procedures

In 2023, Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD performed more chemical cautery for granulation tissue, intermediate wound repair, and minor procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky.

Top 10%

By Volume:

removal of skin lesion

In 2023, Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD performed more removal of skin lesion (growth or mark) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Kentucky.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Louisville, KY during 2012 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	299
diagnostic procedures	485
doctor visit	1503
lab tests	220
minor procedures	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	887
second opinions	265
skin procedures	887
skin surgery	299
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Louisville, KY during 2013 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	271
diagnostic procedures	497
doctor visit	1559
lab tests	393
minor procedures	26
phototherapy (light therapy)	14
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	966
second opinions	294
skin procedures	980
skin surgery	271
tissue transfer	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	918
Female	888

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1609
Black	149
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	822
From 75 to 84	572
85 and over	244
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Louisville, KY during 2014 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	258
diagnostic procedures	694
doctor visit	2021
lab tests	380
minor procedures	37
phototherapy (light therapy)	21
plastic surgery procedures	15
reconstructive surgery	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1233
second opinions	336
skin procedures	1254
skin surgery	258
tissue transfer	15
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	52

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	988
Female	904

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1797
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	39
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	949
From 75 to 84	573
85 and over	208
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Louisville, KY during 2015 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD for Medicare patients.

abscess drainage	13
cancer surgery	195
diagnostic procedures	759
doctor visit	2344
incision and drainage	13
injections	15
lab tests	166
minor procedures	34
phototherapy (light therapy)	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1398
second opinions	306
skin procedures	1436
skin surgery	208
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2080
Female	1848

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3718
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	106
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1962
From 75 to 84	1192
85 and over	448
Less than 65	326

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Louisville, KY during 2016 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and second opinions.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	206
diagnostic procedures	677
doctor visit	2438
injections	20
lab tests	90
minor procedures	22
phototherapy (light therapy)	46
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1565
second opinions	256
skin procedures	1611
skin surgery	206
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1047
Female	885

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1826
Black	39
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	51
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1018
From 75 to 84	559
85 and over	234
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Louisville, KY during 2017 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	232
diagnostic procedures	557
doctor visit	1866
ear procedures	21
injections	24
lab tests	22
minor procedures	32
phototherapy (light therapy)	25
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1282
second opinions	98
skin procedures	1307
skin surgery	232
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	45

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	887
Female	698

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1501
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	799
From 75 to 84	519
85 and over	185
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Louisville, KY during 2018 were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	158
diagnostic procedures	566
doctor visit	1750
ear procedures	38
injections	22
minor procedures	24
phototherapy (light therapy)	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1041
skin procedures	1056
skin surgery	158
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	727
Female	525

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1174
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	617
From 75 to 84	415
85 and over	168
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Louisville, KY during 2019 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	340
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	1782
ear procedures	38
injections	30
lab tests	27
minor procedures	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1224
skin procedures	1224
skin surgery	340
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	719
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1156
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	55
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	622
From 75 to 84	423
85 and over	161
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Louisville, KY during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	262
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	1381
ear procedures	15
injections	15
lab tests	17
minor procedures	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	920
skin procedures	920
skin surgery	262
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	37

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	608
Female	392

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	934
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	503
From 75 to 84	354
85 and over	127
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Louisville, KY during 2021 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	396
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	1564
ear procedures	18
injections	20
lab tests	38
minor procedures	40
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1188
skin procedures	1188
skin surgery	396
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	40

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	734
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1122
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	58
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	591
From 75 to 84	448
85 and over	146
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Louisville, KY during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), skin procedures, skin surgery and cancer surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD for Medicare patients.

cancer surgery	484
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	1203
ear procedures	18
lab tests	14
minor procedures	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1241
skin procedures	1241
skin surgery	484
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	27

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	702
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1074
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	49
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	527
From 75 to 84	433
85 and over	165
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD treated as a dermatopathologist in Louisville, KY were skin procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and skin surgery.

abscess drainage	13
cancer surgery	281
diagnostic procedures	393
doctor visit	1764
ear procedures	24
incision and drainage	13
injections	20
lab tests	136
minor procedures	34
phototherapy (light therapy)	26
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1176
second opinions	259
skin procedures	1191
skin surgery	283
tissue transfer	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD.

**Gender**
Male	855
Female	686

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	31
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	1446
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	48

**Age**
75 to 84	498
85 and over	189
Less than 65	89
65 to 74	764

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD graduated from University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1994. He has a state license in Kentucky.

Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine (1994)

Licensed In: Kentucky

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

VITALSKIN MEDICAL GROUP IL PLLC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Robert Wharton, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$711,924 ILUMYA $711,252	ILUMYA (tildrakizumab-asmn) injection $146	ABSORICA LD $88	BLU-U $85	Absorica $30	Other $323
Celgene Corporation	$224,327 Otezla $223,700	$627
Amgen Inc.	$186,675 Otezla $177,675	Enbrel $346	$8,654
Incyte Corporation	$27,194 OPZELURA $22,219	$4,976
AbbVie, Inc.	$7,702 Humira $954	Skyrizi $182	$6,566
Other	$13,176 Klisyri $868	Skyrizi $706	Humira $663	Cimzia $616	COSENTYX $594	Other $9,730

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$528,846
Honoraria	$422,000
Travel and Lodging	$156,701
Food and Beverage	$34,130
Consulting Fee	$28,070
Other	$1,252

Biography

Dr. James Wharton is a specialist in dermatopathology in Louisville, KY and Lexington, KY. He studied medicine at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.

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