Dr Paul F Whipple, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Star City, AR

Dr Paul F Whipple, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Star City, Arkansas. He went to University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Mainline Health Systems, Inc and his current practice location is 110 N Drew St, Star City, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (870) 628-5391.

Dr Paul F Whipple is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number R4516) 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 1447335708.

Contact Information

Dr Paul F Whipple, DO
110 N Drew St,
Star City, AR 71667-5704
(870) 628-5391
(870) 628-5393

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul F Whipple
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience34 Years
Location110 N Drew St, Star City, Arkansas
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 Paul F Whipple attended and graduated from University Of New England, College Of Osteo Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1447335708
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/20/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850312539
  • Enrollment ID: I20051208000980

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul F Whipple such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1447335708NPI-NPPES
124036003MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine R4516 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Jefferson Regional Medical CenterPine bluff, ARHospital
Drew Memorial HospitalMonticello, ARHospital
Baptist Health Medical Center-little RockLittle rock, ARHospital
East Point Health And RehabStar city, ARNursing home
Gardner Nursing And RehabilitationStar city, ARNursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mainline Health Systems, Inc519378559047

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 Paul F Whipple allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMainline Health Systems, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1922727726
PECOS PAC ID: 5193785590
Enrollment ID: O20041011000567

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 Paul F Whipple 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 Paul F Whipple, DO
Po Box 509,
Dermott, AR 71638-0509

Ph: (870) 538-5414
Dr Paul F Whipple, DO
110 N Drew St,
Star City, AR 71667-5704

Ph: (870) 628-5391

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