ERIC MICHAEL WHITTAKER DO
NPI 1316649569
Internal Medicine in Temple, TX

Active since March 21, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76508(254) 724-2111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 7, 2026, Jul 21, 2026, Apr 7, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2023).

About Eric Michael Whittaker Do NPPES

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

ERIC MICHAEL WHITTAKER DO (NPI 1316649569) is an individual internal medicine provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (W3896) and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple, and is a graduate of University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316649569
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameERIC MICHAEL WHITTAKERCredential: DO
Location Address2401 S 31ST STTemple, TX 76508-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (800) 994-0371
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic MedGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1316649569 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · W3896
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Eric Michael Whittaker Do 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 ID8022475128
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260605003217
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Eric Whittaker reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Internal Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
Temple, TX 76508
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,795 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Acute Care Hospitals · Temple, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450054
Location2401 S 31st StTemple, TX 76508 · Bell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76508 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Family Medicine
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physician Assistant
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physical Therapist
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Nurse Practitioner
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX 76508

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 Eric Whittaker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Whittaker is 1316649569. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2023.

Where is Eric Whittaker located?

Eric Whittaker practices at 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508. The listed phone number is (254) 724-2111.

What is Eric Whittaker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Eric Whittaker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eric Whittaker 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Eric Whittaker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Eric Whittaker reassigns Medicare benefits to Scott & White Clinic (Temple, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Eric Whittaker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Eric Whittaker accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Eric Whittaker 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 Eric Whittaker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eric Whittaker is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Whittaker was last updated on August 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.