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Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD

(106 Ratings)

Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Kansas School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: neck problems, spine problems, back problems

10100 East Shannon Woods Circle Suite 100
Wichita, KS 67226

(316) 219-8299

Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD is a spine surgeon in Wichita, KS specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD is affiliated with Wesley Healthcare, KANSAS JOINT AND SPINE SPECIALISTS LLC, SELECT REHABILITATION LLC and Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER Wesley Medical Center.

Office Locations

Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER Wesley Medical Center

10100 East Shannon Woods Circle Suite 100
Wichita, KS 67226

(316) 219-8299

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior lumbar interbody fusion

lateral lumbar interbody fusion

By Affordability:

spinal instrumentation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Kansas, Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD performed more anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), and lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for spinal instrumentation (e.g. rods/screws/metal plates) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

spinal procedures

In 2023, Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD performed more spinal procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Kansas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

arthrodesis

decompressive lumbar laminectomy

laminectomy

laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy

lumbar interbody fusion

spinal decompression surgery

spine X-ray

In 2012, Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD performed more arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery), decompressive lumbar laminectomy, laminectomy, laminectomy with foraminotomy and facetectomy, lumbar interbody fusion, spinal decompression surgery, and spine X-ray procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Kansas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2012 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	44
decompression surgery	56
doctor visit	1038
minimally invasive procedures	27
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	56
spinal procedures	388
X-rays	262

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2013 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	50
aspiration	68
bone marrow tests	52
decompression surgery	84
doctor visit	1151
injections	16
minimally invasive procedures	30
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	84
spinal procedures	427
X-rays	232

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	579
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	28
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD in 2013

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2014 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	46
aspiration	77
bone marrow tests	77
decompression surgery	86
doctor visit	947
minimally invasive procedures	31
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	86
spinal procedures	411
X-rays	195

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	229
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	22
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2015 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	42
aspiration	68
bone marrow tests	68
decompression surgery	83
doctor visit	1037
minimally invasive procedures	28
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	83
spinal procedures	394
X-rays	215

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	454
Female	664

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1034
Black	40
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	534
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	44
Less than 65	212

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2016 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	48
aspiration	32
bone marrow tests	32
decompression surgery	71
doctor visit	973
minimally invasive procedures	35
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	71
spinal procedures	281
X-rays	109

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	156
85 and over	33
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2017 were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	65
decompression surgery	91
doctor visit	1145
minimally invasive procedures	45
neck surgery	20
nerve procedures	91
spinal procedures	335
X-rays	127

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	398

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	19
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	50
Less than 65	137

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD in 2017

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2018 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	75
decompression surgery	73
doctor visit	1152
minimally invasive procedures	62
neck surgery	13
nerve procedures	73
spinal procedures	295
X-rays	96

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	427

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	654
Black	19
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	359
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	44
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2019 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	74
decompression surgery	71
doctor visit	995
minimally invasive procedures	59
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	71
spinal procedures	334
X-rays	134

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	260
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	593
Black	16
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	355
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	40
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2020 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	69
decompression surgery	52
doctor visit	1023
minimally invasive procedures	52
neck surgery	17
nerve procedures	52
spinal procedures	271
X-rays	120

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	559
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	346
From 75 to 84	189
85 and over	42
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2021 were spinal procedures, X-rays, minimally invasive procedures and arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	50
decompression surgery	39
doctor visit	959
minimally invasive procedures	50
nerve procedures	39
spinal procedures	218
X-rays	101

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	311
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	46
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wichita, KS during 2022 were spinal procedures, X-rays, arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery) and nerve procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	51
decompression surgery	46
doctor visit	994
minimally invasive procedures	40
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	46
spinal procedures	215
X-rays	100

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	550
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	202
85 and over	37
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Wichita, KS were spinal procedures, X-rays, nerve procedures and decompression surgery.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	55
aspiration	61
bone marrow tests	57
decompression surgery	68
doctor visit	1037
injections	16
minimally invasive procedures	41
neck surgery	15
nerve procedures	68
spinal procedures	324
X-rays	153

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	355

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	16
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	553
Hispanic	6
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	188
85 and over	35
Less than 65	79
65 to 74	294

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1998. He has a state license in Kansas.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (1998)

Licensed In: Kansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Wesley Healthcare

KANSAS JOINT AND SPINE SPECIALISTS LLC

SELECT REHABILITATION LLC

Wesley Woodlawn Hospital & ER Wesley Medical Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 106 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wichita, KS.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Innovasis Inc	$523,288 $523,288
LDR SPINE USA, INC	$969 Spinal Implant $969
Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.	$699 Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $166	Enabling Technologies - NIM, NAV, Power $159	Thoracolumbar Therapies $102	CD HORIZON $96	Enabling Technologies - NIM NAV Power $95	Other $82
Allergan Inc.	$397 VRAYLAR $290	VIBERZI $54	LINZESS $19	SAPHRIS $17	BYSTOLIC $17
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$371 CLYDESDALE $123	O-ARM-Spine $106	MazorX - Renaissance $105	$37
Other	$2,003 I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT $220	TRINITY $193	MAZOR X SYSTEM $172	INQU $151	UNID_PASS $136	Other $1,132

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$450,716
Consulting Fee	$72,572
Food and Beverage	$3,559
Travel and Lodging	$700
Education	$180

Research Payments

Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $6,166.

Biography

Dr. Mark Whitaker is a specialist in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He works in Wichita, KS. Dr. Whitaker's patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests encompass spine problems and neck problems. He is affiliated with Wesley Healthcare. He attended medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD in 2022

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Camden Whitaker, MD From 2012 - 2022

Education & Training

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General Payments

Research Payments

Biography

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