Dr. Charles Wilhite, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Charles Wilhite is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chico, California. In 2023, Dr. Wilhite performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#392 in California) and 14 shoulder replacements (#81 in California), for a combined total of 30 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
16 verified cases
#392 in California
Shoulder Replacement
14 verified cases
#81 in California

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Wilhite

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Wilhite, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 530-891-6375
131 Raley Blvd
Chico, CA 95928
NPI: 1629082136
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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