Dr. Robert H. Wharton
Dr. Robert H. Wharton
Last updated: May 12, 2021

Dr. Robert H. Wharton

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 48 years
  • Graduated from: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
  • Graduation year: 1973
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1588621908

Dr. Robert H. Wharton JR. MD

Gastroenterologist

He is located at 4855 1st Avenue North in St Petersburg, FL 33713. Can help patients with the following: Carcinoid Tumor, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Inguinal Hernia, Pancreatic Cancer, Swallowing Disorders. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588621908. Appointment can be made via the phone number (727) 321-6450. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 3 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Robert H. Wharton, being an gastroenterologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Robert H. Wharton.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Pain
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Ascites
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Bad Breath
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Bladder Control
  • Bleeding Varices
  • Blood in Stool
  • Botulism
  • Cancer
  • Carcinoid Tumor
  • Celiac Disease
  • Chest Pain
  • Childhood Obesity
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Cirrhosis
  • Clostridium Difficile Colitis
  • Colitis
  • Colonoscopy
  • Common Cold
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cystitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Diverticulosis
  • Edema
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Esophagitis
  • Fatty Liver Disease
  • Feeding and Swallowing
  • Fever
  • Food Allergies
  • Gallbladder Pain
  • Gastric Bypass Surgery
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastroparesis
  • General Care
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Heartburn
  • Helicobacter Pylori Infection
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis A (HAV)
  • Hepatitis B (HBV)
  • Hepatitis C (HCV)
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyponatremia
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Influenza
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Internal Bleeding
  • Intussusception
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Leaky Gut Syndrome
  • Liver Disease
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pancreas Divisum
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cysts
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Portal Hypertension
  • Prescription Refill
  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert H. Wharton

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Robert H. Wharton as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

AvMed

Network data as of Aug 31, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from AvMed
AvMed plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
AvMed Entrust Bronze 600 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Bronze 650 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Expanded Bronze Standard (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Gold 125 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Gold 125 Dental+Vision (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Gold Standard (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 (2026) (3 plan variants) HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 Dental+Vision (2026) (3 plan variants) HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Platinum Standard (2026) (3 plan variants) HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver 350 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver 350 Dental+Vision (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver 550 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver 550 Dental+Vision (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver Standard (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Wellpoint

Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Wellpoint
Wellpoint plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) HMO · Catastrophic Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Gold 1400 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Standard HMO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver 1850 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Standard HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Robert H. Wharton is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Robert H. Wharton is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Gastroenterology (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .

Bills through: West Central Gastroenterology Llp

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Cook Medical $100
Otsuka Pharmaceutical $84
Gilead Sciences $76

Other

Food and Beverage $281

Studies

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Graduated in 1973

Additional Specialities

  • Internist

Sanctions

Date Description Board
05/01/1997 Obligations Imposed Florida Department of Health

Affiliated practices

West Central Gastroenterology
6225 66th Street North
Pinellas Park, 33781 FL
(727) 521-0994

Affiliated hospitals

BAYFRONT HEALTH - ST PETERSBURG
701 6TH ST S
SAINT PETERSBURG, 33701 FL
(727) 823-1234
ST ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL
1200 SEVENTH AVE N
SAINT PETERSBURG, 33705 FL
(727) 825-1100
PALMS OF PASADENA HOSPITAL
1501 PASADENA AVE S
SAINT PETERSBURG, 33707 FL
(727) 381-1000

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Robert H. Wharton affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Robert H. Wharton is affiliated with BAYFRONT HEALTH - ST PETERSBURG. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Robert H. Wharton?

Dr. Robert H. Wharton's office is located at 4855 1st Avenue North in St Petersburg, FL 33713.

Does Dr. Robert H. Wharton accept patients with AvMed?

Yes, Dr. Robert H. Wharton is listed in-network for AvMed through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Robert H. Wharton treat?

Dr. Robert H. Wharton provides treatment for Carcinoid Tumor, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Inguinal Hernia, Pancreatic Cancer, Swallowing Disorders. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Robert H. Wharton have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Robert H. Wharton is affiliated with West Central Gastroenterology.