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STEPHEN GARRETT WHIPPLE-BONES II MD
NPI 1386148120
Neurological Surgery in Monroe, LA

Active since March 19, 2018PECOS Enrolled
309 JACKSON ST, MONROE, LA 71201(318) 966-4541(318) 966-4543 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 4, 2026, Dec 1, 2025, Mar 19, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Stephen Garrett Whipple-bones Ii Md NPPES

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

STEPHEN GARRETT WHIPPLE-BONES II MD (NPI 1386148120) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Monroe, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (349687) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386148120
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN GARRETT WHIPPLE-BONES IICredential: MD
Location Address309 JACKSON STMonroe, LA 71201-7407
Mailing Address5959 S Sherwood Forest BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70816-6038 · (318) 966-4541 · Fax (225) 765-9196
Fax(318) 966-4543
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1386148120 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 349687
Definition
A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.
309 JACKSON ST, Monroe, LA 71201

Accepted 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Stephen Garrett Whipple-bones Ii Md 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 ID2163916495
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251212003411
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 Stephen Whipple-bones reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
Hammond, LA 70403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 310 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.

North Oaks Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hammond, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190015
Location15790 Paul Vega MD DriveHammond, LA 70403 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71201 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Internal Medicine
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Rehabilitation Unit
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71201

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 Stephen Whipple-bones's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Whipple-bones is 1386148120. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2018.

Where is Stephen Whipple-bones located?

Stephen Whipple-bones practices at 309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 71201. The listed phone number is (318) 966-4541.

What is Stephen Whipple-bones's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Stephen Whipple-bones enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephen Whipple-bones 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 Stephen Whipple-bones's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Stephen Whipple-bones reassigns Medicare benefits to North Oaks Medical Center, LLC (Hammond, LA). 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 Stephen Whipple-bones's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Stephen Whipple-bones accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Stephen Whipple-bones 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 Stephen Whipple-bones affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephen Whipple-bones is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Whipple-bones was last updated on November 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 days 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.