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CLAUDE WHITWORTH MD
NPI 1326072729
Internal Medicine in Forest City, NC

Active since July 10, 2006PECOS Enrolled
95.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
181 DANIEL RD, FOREST CITY, NC 28043(828) 286-9036 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 20, 2021, Jan 6, 2021, Dec 29, 2020 and 38 more (41 updates tracked since 2018).

About Claude Whitworth Md NPPES

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

CLAUDE WHITWORTH MD (NPI 1326072729) is an individual internal medicine provider in Forest City, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (25104) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326072729
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCLAUDE WHITWORTHCredential: MD
Location Address181 DANIEL RDForest City, NC 28043-7151
Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Phone(828) 286-9036
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 10, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 202141 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1326072729 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 25104
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.
181 DANIEL RD, Forest City, NC 28043
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Claude Whitworth Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28043 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

95.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
10 suppliers45 claims124 services$5.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers18 claims18 services$40.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier11 claims17 services$36.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$62.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers15 claims15 services$20.22 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers23 claims98 services$2.72 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

STEPHEN JOSEPH MELSON MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
181 DANIEL RD
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Rutherford County (828) 286-9036
PAUL LAYMAN PA
Physician Assistant
181 DANIEL RD
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Rutherford County (828) 286-9036
PAUL R. GRANZOW PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
181 DANIEL RD
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Rutherford County (828) 286-9036
MACKENSIE GRANT DE LA ROCA FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
181 DANIEL RD
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Rutherford County (828) 286-9036
DR. FARIA AMBER IRANI MD
Internal Medicine
181 DANIEL RD
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Rutherford County (828) 286-9036
VIRGINIA GILLIAM PA
Physician Assistant
181 DANIEL RD, STE A
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Rutherford County (828) 287-9504
DR. KELLY LYNN AVEY PHARMD
Pharmacist
181 DANIEL RD
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Rutherford County (828) 286-9036
RUTHERFORD INTERNAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES PA
Internal Medicine
181 DANIEL RD
FOREST CITY, NC 28043
Rutherford County (828) 286-9036

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 Claude Whitworth's NPI number?

The NPI number for Claude Whitworth is 1326072729. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 10, 2006.

Where is Claude Whitworth located?

Claude Whitworth practices at 181 Daniel Rd, Forest City, NC 28043. The listed phone number is (828) 286-9036.

What is Claude Whitworth's specialty?

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

Is Claude Whitworth enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Claude Whitworth is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Claude Whitworth was last updated on January 20, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.