DR. HEATHER E WHITSON M.D.
NPI 1245299627
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Durham, NC

Active since March 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4101 N ROXBORO ST, DURHAM, NC 27704(919) 684-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Heather E Whitson M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. HEATHER E WHITSON M.D. (NPI 1245299627) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Durham, North Carolina and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Steele Memorial Medical Center, and is a graduate of Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245299627
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEATHER E WHITSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address4101 N ROXBORO STDurham, NC 27704-2121
Mailing Address4101 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704-2121 · (919) 684-8111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJs Weill Medical College, Cornell UniversityGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1245299627 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
4101 N ROXBORO ST, Durham, NC 27704

Other Identifiers 2

Other13601NC · Bcbs
Medicare UPIND23560NC

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Heather E Whitson M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7214911494
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040615001501
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Steele Memorial Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Salmon, ID
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number131305
LocationP O Box 700Salmon, ID 83467 · Lemhi County
Emergency services

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340030
Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27704 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Pediatrics
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Physician Assistant
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4101 N ROXBORO ST
DURHAM, NC 27704

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Heather Whitson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Whitson is 1245299627. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2006.

Where is Heather Whitson located?

Heather Whitson practices at 4101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704. The listed phone number is (919) 684-8111.

What is Heather Whitson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Heather Whitson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Whitson is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Heather Whitson accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Heather Whitson as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Heather Whitson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Whitson is affiliated with Steele Memorial Medical Center and Duke University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Whitson was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.