Craig D Whittlesey, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Union Gap, WA

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Craig D Whittlesey, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Union Gap, Washington. He went to University Of Washington School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Shc Medical Center Toppenish and his current practice location is 1420 Ahtanum Ridge Dr, Union Gap, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 454-7700.

Craig D Whittlesey is licensed to practice in Washington (license number MD00034057) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1588673883.

Contact Information

Craig D Whittlesey, MD
1420 Ahtanum Ridge Dr,
Union Gap, WA 98903-1839
(509) 454-7700
(509) 454-7710

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Physician's Profile

Full NameCraig D Whittlesey
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience33 Years
Location1420 Ahtanum Ridge Dr, Union Gap, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Craig D Whittlesey attended and graduated from University Of Washington School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588673883
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/09/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557256377
  • Enrollment ID: I20040219000431

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Craig D Whittlesey such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588673883NPI-NPPES
8196768MedicaidWA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD00034057 (Washington)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mountainview Home HealthYakima, WAHome health agency
Astria Sunnyside HospitalSunnyside, WAHospital
Virginia Mason MemorialYakima, WAHospital
Astria Toppenish HospitalToppenish, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Shc Medical Center Toppenish408298006540

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Craig D Whittlesey allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSunnyside Community Hospital Association
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609395060
PECOS PAC ID: 1658280896
Enrollment ID: O20040227000194
Entity NameShc Medical Center Toppenish
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Hospital Department(s)
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851817308
PECOS PAC ID: 4082980065
Enrollment ID: O20171018001921

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Craig D Whittlesey is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Craig D Whittlesey, MD
732 Summitview Ave, #621,
Yakima, WA 98902-3032

Ph: (509) 573-3448		Craig D Whittlesey, MD
1420 Ahtanum Ridge Dr,
Union Gap, WA 98903-1839

Ph: (509) 454-7700

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Family Medicine Doctors in Union Gap, WA

Dr. Charles Vaughan Bulfinch, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1420 Ahtanum Ridge Dr, Union Gap, WA 98903
Phone: 509-454-7700    
Richard D Edgerly, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1420 Ahtanum Ridge Dr, Union Gap, WA 98903
Phone: 509-454-7700    Fax: 509-454-7710

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