Dr. George R. McWhorter
- Gender: Male
- Experience: 45 years
- Graduated from: University Of Florida College Of Medicine
- Graduation year: 1976
- Sole propriator: Yes
- NPI: 1598772865
Dr. George R. McWhorter M.D.
Gastroenterologist
He is located at 401 Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest Suite 220 in Birmingham, AL 35211. Can help patients with the following: Common Cold, Diverticulosis, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Hyperlipidemia, Migraine, Obesity. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598772865. Appointment can be made via the phone number (205) 788-2242. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 2 hospitals.
Conditions treated
Dr. George Ralph Mcwhorter, 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. George R. McWhorter.
- 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. George R. McWhorter
ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks
Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. George R. McWhorter as in-network for the following 2026 plans.
Health plans
Ambetter of Alabama
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 18 plans from Ambetter of Alabama
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Gold | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental | EPO · Silver | Preferred | Not accepting new patients |
UnitedHealthcare
Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.
Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
| Plan | Plan type | Network tier | New patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) | EPO · Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Expanded Bronze | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Gold | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | Accepting new patients |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) | EPO · Silver | Non Preferred | 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. George R. McWhorter is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.
Medicare Enrollment
Dr. George R. McWhorter is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Gastroenterology (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .
Bills through: George R Mcwhorter, M.d., Pc
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
| AbbVie | $179 |
| Biomerieux | $74 |
| Ironwood Pharmaceuticals | $56 |
Other
| Food and Beverage | $464 |
Studies
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduated in 1976Additional Specialities
- Internist
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Questions & Answers
Does Dr. George Ralph Mcwhorter accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?
Yes, Dr. George Ralph Mcwhorter is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.
Where can you meet with Dr. George Ralph Mcwhorter?
Dr. George Ralph Mcwhorter's office is located at 401 Tuscaloosa Avenue Southwest Suite 220 in Birmingham, AL 35211.
Does Dr. George Ralph Mcwhorter have affiliation with practices?
Dr. George Ralph Mcwhorter is affiliated with George C Pitts MD.
Has Dr. George Ralph Mcwhorter affiliation with hospitals?
Dr. George Ralph Mcwhorter is affiliated with PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.
What conditions does Dr. George Ralph Mcwhorter treat?
Dr. George Ralph Mcwhorter provides treatment for Common Cold, Diverticulosis, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Hyperlipidemia, Migraine, Obesity. For the full list see this list.