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DR. ROBERT A WHIPPLE M.D.
NPI 1427073824
Internal Medicine in Las Vegas, NV

Active since July 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7473 W LAKE MEAD BLVD STE 213, LAS VEGAS, NV 89128(702) 562-1230(702) 447-8998 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 25, 2024, Feb 6, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Robert A Whipple M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROBERT A WHIPPLE M.D. (NPI 1427073824) is an individual internal medicine provider in Las Vegas, Nevada, licensed in Nevada (8688) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mountainview Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Nevada School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427073824
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROBERT A WHIPPLECredential: M.D.
Location Address7473 W LAKE MEAD BLVD STE 213Las Vegas, NV 89128-0265
Mailing Address7473 W Lake Mead Blvd Ste 213Las Vegas, NV 89128-0265 · (702) 562-1230 · Fax (702) 447-8998
Phone(702) 562-1230
Fax(702) 447-8998
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nevada School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 25, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 25, 2024
✔ NPI 1427073824 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NV · 8688✔ Licensed in MT · 132333
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
7473 W LAKE MEAD BLVD STE 213, Las Vegas, NV 89128
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid002018037NV

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Mountain Health CO-OP.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Robert A Whipple M.d. 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 ID5092790956
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040623001102
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 5

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.

Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
111 services30 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
46 services23 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
34 services33 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
29 services28 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
13 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mountainview Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Las Vegas, NV
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number290039
Location3100 N Tenaya WayLas Vegas, NV 89128 · Clark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 89128 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
$131.25 typical visit price
range $57.07 – $173.24
Typical copayment $32.81 (range $14.26 – $43.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.60 typical visit price
range $18.27 – $140.96
Typical copayment $25.15 (range $4.56 – $35.24)
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

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
86%10,245 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
0%1,395 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
91%386 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
74%1,652 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
96%1,652 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%1,652 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
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 9

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
7 suppliers12 claims38 services$6.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers18 claims18 services$84.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers17 claims43 services$30.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
8 suppliers13 claims13 services$15.80 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing used with positive airway pressure device A7037
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers17 claims17 services$11.48 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers20 claims120 services$1.95 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 3

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

PROFESSIONAL RECOVERY NETWORK
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
7473 W LAKE MEAD BLVD STE 213
LAS VEGAS, NV 89128
Clark County (702) 562-1230
MR. LAMONTE STEVENS
Rehabilitation Practitioner
7473 W LAKE MEAD BLVD STE 213
LAS VEGAS, NV 89128
Clark County (702) 562-1253
ROBERT A WHIPPLE, LTD.
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
7473 W LAKE MEAD BLVD STE 213
LAS VEGAS, NV 89128
Clark County (702) 562-1230

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 Robert Whipple's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Whipple is 1427073824. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2006.

Where is Robert Whipple located?

Robert Whipple practices at 7473 W Lake Mead Blvd Ste 213, Las Vegas, NV 89128. The listed phone number is (702) 562-1230.

What is Robert Whipple's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Robert Whipple enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert 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 Robert Whipple accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Mountain Health CO-OP list Robert 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 Robert Whipple affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Whipple is affiliated with Mountainview Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Whipple was last updated on April 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.