Dr John S Whittington, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Albuquerque, NM

Dr John S Whittington, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He graduated from medical school in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Matrix Anesthesia, Ps and his current practice location is 1100 Central Ave Se, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 841-1234.

Dr John S Whittington is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 2003-0181) 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 1144223595.

Contact Information

Dr John S Whittington, MD
1100 Central Ave Se,
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930
(505) 841-1234
(505) 841-1956

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John S Whittington
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience27 Years
Location1100 Central Ave Se, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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:
  • Dr John S Whittington graduated from medical school in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1144223595
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799966735
  • Enrollment ID: I20141215001318

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John S Whittington such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1144223595NPI-NPPES
69730326MedicaidCO
787575MedicaidAZ
NM009H86OtherNMBLUE CROSS BLUE SHEILD
80533MedicaidNM
26587319MedicaidNM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 2003-0181 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Evergreenhealth Medical CenterKirkland, WAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Matrix Anesthesia, Ps397140370093

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. Dr John S Whittington allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMatrix Anesthesia, Ps
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1831146422
PECOS PAC ID: 3971403700
Enrollment ID: O20040109000422

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. Dr John S Whittington 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
Dr John S Whittington, MD
1720 Louisiana Blvd Ne, Ste 401,
Albuquerque, NM 87110-7020

Ph: (505) 260-4300
Dr John S Whittington, MD
1100 Central Ave Se,
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4930

Ph: (505) 841-1234

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