ROBERT LESTER WHITMORE II M.D.
NPI 1346358991
Family Medicine in Storm Lake, IA

Q: What is Robert Whitmore's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Whitmore is 1346358991. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 25, 2006.

Q: What is Robert Whitmore's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Whitmore was last updated on April 11, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since August 25, 2006PECOS Enrolled

715 W MILWAUKEE AVE, STORM LAKE, IA 50588(712) 213-0109(712) 213-0186 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 11, 2019, Aug 31, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Robert Lester Whitmore Ii M.d. NPPES

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

ROBERT LESTER WHITMORE II M.D. (NPI 1346358991) is an individual family medicine provider in Storm Lake, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (38150) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Trinity Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Pell City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346358991

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameROBERT LESTER WHITMORE IICredential: M.D.

Location Address715 W MILWAUKEE AVEStorm Lake, IA 50588-1564

Mailing Address715 W Milwaukee AveStorm Lake, IA 50588-1564 · (712) 213-0109 · Fax (712) 213-0186

Phone(712) 213-0109

Fax(712) 213-0186

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Carolina School Of MedicineGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateAugust 25, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1346358991 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in IA · 38150

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

715 W MILWAUKEE AVE, Storm Lake, IA 50588

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 170 Plaza DrPell City, AL 35125-9314 · Phone (205) 814-9284 · Fax (205) 814-9626

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, Ambetter Health and more.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)

Robert Lester Whitmore Ii M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1254436413

PECOS Enrollment IDI20130925000695

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

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Whitmore reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

United Community Health Center Inc.

Same address

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

715 W MILWAUKEE AVE
Storm Lake, IA 50588

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
12 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1043268659 (712) 213-0109

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

0.7 mi

Emergency Medical Services

1525 W 5TH ST
Storm Lake, IA 50588

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
Also billed through NPI 1134191653 (Iowa)
66 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1164593109 (712) 732-4030

Spencer Municipal Hospital

17 mi

Nurse Practitioner

113 2ND ST
Sioux Rapids, IA 50585

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
176 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1275723934 (712) 283-2723

Trinity Regional Medical Center

53 mi

Emergency Medicine

802 KENYON RD
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
387 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1073594156 (515) 573-3101

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

60 services59 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

19 services19 patients

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Trinity Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Dodge, IA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number160016

Location802 Kenyon RdFort Dodge, IA 50501 · Webster County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Storm Lake, IA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number161375

Location1525 West 5th StreetStorm Lake, IA 50588 · Buena Vista County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50588 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

$81.84 typical visit price

range $52.96 – $161.40

Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$94.05 typical visit price

range $16.91 – $131.98

Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

40%510 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%

Cervical Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…

3%576 patients

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

42%1,051 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%

Diabetes: Eye Exam

Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period

30%379 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Diabetes: Foot Exam

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year

43%379 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%

Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy

The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period

95%379 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

3 suppliers33 claims79 services$5.69 avg. paid by Medicare

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$8.53 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers29 claims29 services$112.91 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 12

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

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