OLIVER C. WHIPPLE MD
NPI 1386686384
Surgery in Savannah, GA

Active since June 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4700 WATERS AVE, 1ST FL., MUS BLDG., SAVANNAH, GA 31404(912) 350-3438(912) 350-9037 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 7, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Oliver C. Whipple Md NPPES

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

OLIVER C. WHIPPLE MD (NPI 1386686384) is an individual surgery provider in Savannah, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (052035) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Mercer University School Of Medicine (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386686384
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameOLIVER C. WHIPPLECredential: MD
Location Address4700 WATERS AVE, 1ST FL., MUS BLDG.Savannah, GA 31404
Mailing Address4700 Waters Ave 1st Floor Mus BldgSavannah, GA 31404 · (912) 350-3438 · Fax (912) 350-9037
Fax(912) 350-9037
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMercer University School Of MedicineGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 7, 2018
NPI 1386686384 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in GA · 052035
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
4700 WATERS AVE, Savannah, GA 31404

Other Identifiers 9

Other52177728-001GA · Bcbs Ga
Other52177728-003GA · Bcbs Ga
OtherP00253189GA · Railroad Medicare
Medicaid363712785GGA
MedicaidG52035SC
Other349838GA · Wellcare
Medicaid363712785FGA
Other10065477GA · Amerigroup
Medicaid363712785DGA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Oliver C. Whipple 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 ID4082685086
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050620000385
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
17 services17 patients
Repair of hernia of muscle at esophagus and stomach using an endoscope 43281
This procedure fixes a hernia, an area where your stomach and esophagus muscles have weakened. Using an endoscope, a thin tube with a camera, the doctor can see and repair the hernia without large incisions, promoting quicker recovery.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Memorial University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110036
Location4700 Waters AvenueSavannah, GA 31404 · Chatham County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Health Meadows Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Vidalia, GA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110128
LocationOne Meadows ParkwayVidalia, GA 30474 · Toombs County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31404 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Pediatrics (Physician Nutrition Specialist)
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4700 WATERS AVE, SUITE CAM 500
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
General Practice
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404
Emergency Medicine
4700 WATERS AVE
SAVANNAH, GA 31404

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 Oliver Whipple's NPI number?

The NPI number for Oliver Whipple is 1386686384. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.

Where is Oliver Whipple located?

Oliver Whipple practices at 4700 Waters Ave 1st Fl., Mus Bldg., Savannah, GA 31404. The listed phone number is (912) 350-3438.

What is Oliver Whipple's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Oliver Whipple enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Oliver Whipple 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.

What insurance does Oliver Whipple accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Oliver Whipple 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 Oliver Whipple affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Oliver Whipple is affiliated with Memorial University Medical Center and Memorial Health Meadows Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Oliver Whipple was last updated on August 7, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.