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Dr. James R. Wharton, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist in Louisville, Kentucky

Dr. James R. Wharton, MD

Board Certified Dermatologist

Dermatology, Dermatopathology
Louisville, Kentucky
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1386619203· License: 50543 (KY) verify
Medical school: University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine · Graduated 1994
Industry payments (2024): $119,379 across 199 payments (what this means)
4.76(146 ratings)

About

Dr. James R. Wharton is a board-certified dermatologist with 30 years of experience, practicing in Louisville, Kentucky. He specializes in dermatopathology and offers his services at the Louisville Dermatology Clinic and Aesthetics Center of Louisville. Dr. Wharton is a Duke University graduate and is affiliated with the Robley Rex Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. While patient reviews are limited, they highlight his expertise in treating various skin conditions. Further details on cost and specific procedures are recommended to be confirmed directly with his office.

Specialties

  • Board Certified Dermatologist

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

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Miradry

$3,000

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Patient Experience

Dr. James R. Wharton Review Summary

3.68
Dr. Wharton's ratings are a bit mixed. While he has an excellent 4.9/5 on one platform and a solid 4.6/5 from Google reviews, other sources place him closer to a 3/5. With an average rating around 3.7/5, it might be a good idea to read through the patient reviews to get a better understanding of their experiences.

Ratings from Other Platforms

medicalnewstoday.com

2.9 out of 5

Based on 22 reviews

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doctor.webmd.com

3.5 out of 5

Based on 24 reviews

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realself.com

3 out of 5

Based on 2 reviews

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ratings.md

4.9 out of 5

Based on 787 reviews

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vitals.com

3.3 out of 5

Based on 21 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.6 out of 5

Based on 18 reviews

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Dr. James R. Wharton, MD - Board Certified Dermatologist in Louisville, Kentucky

Louisville Dermatology Clinic

13802 Lake Point Way, Louisville, Kentucky

(502) 245-4450

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Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$119,379

Payments

199

Compared to peers

Substantially above average

Dr. James R. Wharton received $119,379 across 199 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 97% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program, and the largest single payer was SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (502) 245-4450

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Location & Contact Information

Louisville Dermatology Clinic

13802 Lake Point Way

Louisville, Kentucky 40223

Office Information

Phone: (502) 245-4450

Where does Dr. James R. Wharton practice?

Doctor's Office

Louisville Dermatology Clinic (Primary)

13802 Lake Point Way, Louisville, Kentucky 40223

(2 reviews)

Aesthetics Center of Louisville

13802 Lake Point Way, Louisville, Kentucky 40223

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Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Undergraduate Degree From Duke University In 1990

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Dermatologist

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. James R. Wharton online?
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Does Dr. James R. Wharton offer telehealth?
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What do patients have to say about Dr. James R. Wharton?
Patient reviews range from highly positive, with one highlighting the effectiveness of a treatment for underarm sweating, to negative, with another mentioning a bad consultation experience.
What areas of care does Dr. James R. Wharton cater to?
Dr. Wharton specializes in dermatopathology, a subspecialty of dermatology focusing on the microscopic diagnosis of skin diseases. He also appears to offer general dermatological services, potentially including cosmetic procedures like laser resurfacing and MiraDry.