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RICHARD WHITEHURST MD
NPI 1336189745
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Mobile, AL

Active since June 07, 2006PECOS Enrolled
96.56/100
CMS Quality Rating
1700 CENTER ST, MOBILE, AL 36604(251) 415-1055(251) 415-1045 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Richard Whitehurst Md NPPES

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

RICHARD WHITEHURST MD (NPI 1336189745) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (14210) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336189745
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD WHITEHURSTCredential: MD
Location Address1700 CENTER STMobile, AL 36604-3301
Mailing AddressPo Box 40480Mobile, AL 36640-0480 · (251) 415-1055 · Fax (251) 415-1045
Phone(251) 415-1055
Fax(251) 415-1045
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 2015
✔ NPI 1336189745 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 14210
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
1700 CENTER ST, Mobile, AL 36604
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Other Identifiers 7

Other47-10047AL · United Health Care
Medicaid1450740LA
Medicaid255645600FL
Other51018906AL · Blue Cross
Medicare UPINC76919
Medicaid0113590MS
Medicaid000018906AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Richard Whitehurst 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Richard Whitehurst reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Usa Health Physician Billing Services LLC
0.2 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1601 CENTER ST
Mobile, AL 36604
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 857 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013574722 (251) 415-1496
University Of South Alabama
1.4 mi
Clinical Medical Laboratory
2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
Mobile, AL 36617
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 394 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497859052 (251) 471-7000

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

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.

96.56/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality89.76
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

DR. PAUL D SCHNEIDER MD
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
1700 CENTER ST
MOBILE, AL 36604
Mobile County (251) 415-1000
MS. MICHELLE RAINES THRASHER NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
1700 CENTER ST, DIVISION OF NEONATOLOGY
MOBILE, AL 36604
Mobile County (251) 415-1055
DR. MELISSA LEIGH PETERS MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
1700 CENTER ST
MOBILE, AL 36604
Mobile County (251) 415-1000
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA
General Acute Care Hospital (Children)
1700 CENTER ST
MOBILE, AL 36604
Mobile County (251) 415-1000
DR. KALSANG DOLMA M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1700 CENTER ST
MOBILE, AL 36604
Mobile County (251) 415-1055
CLAIRE COPELAND BARNETT RN, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1700 CENTER ST
MOBILE, AL 36604
Mobile County (251) 415-1000
TAMARA SNELL
Registered Nurse (Maternal Newborn)
1700 CENTER ST
MOBILE, AL 36604
Mobile County (251) 415-1000
DEENA WAFADARI R M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1700 CENTER ST, CWEB 1, RM 1538
MOBILE, AL 36604
Mobile County (251) 434-3915

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 Richard Whitehurst's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Whitehurst is 1336189745. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2006.

Where is Richard Whitehurst located?

Richard Whitehurst practices at 1700 Center St, Mobile, AL 36604. The listed phone number is (251) 415-1055.

What is Richard Whitehurst's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Richard Whitehurst enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Whitehurst is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Richard Whitehurst's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Whitehurst reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Usa Health Physician Billing Services LLC (Mobile, AL) and University Of South Alabama (Mobile, AL). Each 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 Richard Whitehurst's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Richard Whitehurst accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Richard Whitehurst 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Whitehurst was last updated on May 12, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.