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Dr. Richard J. Whitley, MD

  • Birmingham, AL
  • Pediatric infectious diseases physician
NPI1649287871
Publications
185
Clinical trials
9
Industry payments
$2.2M
Insurance carriers
2
State license
1
Practice address
1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1711
Practice phone
Call (205) 934-5316
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Dr. Richard J. Whitley is a pediatric infectious diseases physician in Birmingham, Alabama

Dr. Whitley practices in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Whitley's NPI, 1649287871, was assigned on August 1, 2006. Dr. Whitley graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1971. Dr. Whitley's Alabama license number on file is 6475.

NPI and contact details
NPI
1649287871NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
NPI enumeration date
August 1, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(205) 934-5316
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Medical school graduation
1971

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Richard J. Whitley's practice address is in Birmingham, Alabama

Dr. Whitley's practice address in the NPI Registry is 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1711. The practice phone is (205) 934-5316.

  • NPI Registry address
    1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1711Phone(205) 934-5316

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

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Dr. Richard J. Whitley is one of 17 pediatric infectious diseases physicians in Alabama

Pediatric infectious diseases is Dr. Whitley's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 2080P0208X. Dr. Whitley is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Whitley has a license on file in Alabama.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Pediatric infectious diseases, AlabamaPrimaryLicense 6475 · 1973 to 2025 · taxonomy 2080P0208X

Pediatric infectious diseases physicians near Dr. Whitley

Counts of pediatric infectious diseases physicians with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

17pediatric infectious diseases physicians in Alabama14pediatric infectious diseases physicians in Birmingham

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Richard J. Whitley has 185 publications on record

Dmand AI links 185 papers to Dr. Whitley, published from 2004 to 2025. 2019 was the busiest year, with 7. The most frequent topics are Antiviral Agents, Herpes Simplex and Acyclovir. Dr. Whitley has published most often in J Infect Dis. Dr. Whitley's most frequent co-authors are David Winston Kimberlin, MD, Gregory K. Friedman, MD and John W. Gnann, MD.

Papers185
Years published2004 to 2025

Dr. Whitley's papers by year, 2016 to 2025

Topics Dr. Whitley writes about most

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Herpes Simplex
  • Acyclovir
  • Simplexvirus
  • Herpesvirus 1, Human
  • Double-Blind Method
  • Influenza, Human
  • Herpes Genitalis

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Richard J. Whitley has worked on 9 clinical trials

Dmand AI links Dr. Whitley to 9 clinical trials, 3 of them phase 1/2 studies. Conditions studied include Herpes Simplex, Skin Diseases, Viral and Cytomegalovirus Infections. National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) sponsors the most, 4.

Clinical trials with Dr. Whitley by phase

  1. 1Phase 1: 1 trial
  2. 3Phase 1/2: 3 trials
  3. 1Phase 2: 1 trial
  4. 2Phase 3: 2 trials
  5. NonePhase 4: no trials

Conditions in Dr. Whitley's trials

  • Herpes Simplex
  • Skin Diseases, Viral
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections
  • Hearing Loss
  • Herpesviridae Infections

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Whitley

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Whitley

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Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Richard J. Whitley received $2,244,875 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 504 general payments to Dr. Whitley from 8 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 94% of the total. Gilead Sciences, Inc. paid the most, $2,119,834. It also lists 2 research payments totaling $1,750 in 2018.

General payments to Dr. Whitley by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Whitley by kind, 2016 to 2025

$2.2Min total
  • Consulting fees$2,118,45994%
  • Travel and lodging$113,7045%
  • Food and beverage$12,3171%
  • Speaker and faculty fees$3950%

Companies that paid Dr. Whitley the most, 2016 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Richard J. Whitley has 3 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 3 awards for Dr. Whitley, most recently Elected Member in 2010.

Awards and honors for Dr. Whitley

  1. 2010
    • Elected Member
  2. 1989
    • ASCI Member
  3. Undated
    • AAP Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Richard J. Whitley graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Dr. Whitley graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1971. Dr. Whitley is a member of AAP.

  1. Medical schoolGeorge Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
  2. Board certified in pediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Richard J. Whitley accepts plans from 2 insurance carriers

Dr. Whitley is in network with 2 carriers, including Aetna and Cigna. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Aetna
  • Cigna

Plan types Dr. Whitley accepts, by number of carriers

  1. HMO2
  2. Medicare2
  3. PPO2
  4. EPO1
  5. POS1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Richard J. Whitley's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Richard J. Whitley's NPI number?

Dr. Richard J. Whitley's NPI number is 1649287871. It was assigned on August 1, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Richard J. Whitley?

Dr. Richard J. Whitley is a pediatric infectious diseases physician in Birmingham, Alabama. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician (taxonomy code 2080P0208X).

Where does Dr. Richard J. Whitley practice?

Dr. Whitley practices at 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233-1711.

What is Dr. Richard J. Whitley's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Whitley is (205) 934-5316.

What is Dr. Richard J. Whitley's medical license number?

Dr. Whitley's Alabama license number on file is 6475.

Is Dr. Richard J. Whitley board certified?

Yes. Dr. Whitley is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Where did Dr. Richard J. Whitley go to medical school?

Dr. Whitley graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1971.

Has Dr. Richard J. Whitley received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $2,244,875 in general payments to Dr. Whitley from 8 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Gilead Sciences, Inc.

How long has Dr. Richard J. Whitley been practicing?

Dr. Whitley graduated from medical school in 1971, 55 years ago.

Does Dr. Richard J. Whitley do research?

Dmand AI links 185 publications to Dr. Whitley, published from 2004 to 2025. Dr. Whitley has worked on 9 clinical trials.

Who does Dr. Richard J. Whitley publish with?

Dr. Whitley's most frequent co-authors are David Winston Kimberlin, MD (13 shared papers), Gregory K. Friedman, MD (8 shared papers) and John W. Gnann, MD (7 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Richard J. Whitley accept?

Dr. Whitley is in network with 2 carriers, including Aetna and Cigna. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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