DR. IRA WHITTEN M.D.
NPI 1376785428
Anesthesiology in Newton, MA
About Dr. Ira Whitten M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. IRA WHITTEN M.D. (NPI 1376785428) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Newton, Massachusetts, licensed in Rhode Island (MD14231) and active in the NPI registry since April 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Anne's Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Providence.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Location 1
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Ira Whitten M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
3Medicare enrollment records show Ira Whitten reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Taunton, MA 02780
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
- 547 clinicians in this Medicare group
Providence, RI 02905
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
- Also billed through NPI 1053782466 (Rhode Island)
- 1,372 clinicians in this Medicare group
Providence, RI 02905
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
- 984 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Saint Anne's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Fall River, MANewport Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Newport, RIRhode Island Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RIWomen & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island
Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RIThe Miriam Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Providence, RIOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
NEWTON, MA 02462
NEWTON, MA 02462
NEWTON, MA 02462
NEWTON, MA 02462
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 Ira Whitten's NPI number?
The NPI number for Ira Whitten is 1376785428. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 2, 2009.
Where is Ira Whitten located?
Ira Whitten practices at 2014 Washington St, Newton, MA 02462. The listed phone number is (617) 243-6000.
What is Ira Whitten's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.
Is Ira Whitten enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Ira Whitten is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Ira Whitten's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ira Whitten reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Lifespan Physician Group Of Massachusetts Inc (Taunton, MA), Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. (Providence, RI) and Affinity Physicians LLC (Providence, RI). 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 Ira Whitten's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
Is Ira Whitten affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Ira Whitten is affiliated with Saint Anne's Hospital, Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island and The Miriam Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Ira Whitten was last updated on May 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.
# Dr. Ira Whitten, M.D. · NPI 1376785428
Anesthesiology physician in Newton, Massachusetts. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 2, 2009.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1376785428 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 2, 2009
- **Primary specialty:** Anesthesiology · taxonomy 207L00000X
- **State license:** MD14231 (Rhode Island)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2014 WASHINGTON ST, Newton, MA 02462-1607
- **Phone:** (617) 243-6000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 3 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Lifespan Physician Group Of Massachusetts Inc (NPI 1235957713, Taunton, MA); Lifespan Physician Group, Inc. (NPI 1174484216, Providence, RI); Affinity Physicians LLC (NPI 1053038471, Providence, RI) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Jefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson University, class of 2008
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 18, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1376785428) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.