ADDISON G WHETSTONE MD
NPI 1427478452
Emergency Medicine in Tyler, TX

Active since April 17, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
800 E DAWSON ST, TYLER, TX 75701(903) 606-4262(903) 606-0597 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Nov 10, 2017 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Addison G Whetstone Md NPPES

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

ADDISON G WHETSTONE MD (NPI 1427478452) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Tyler, Texas, licensed in Texas (R0674) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with South Texas Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Tulsa.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427478452
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameADDISON G WHETSTONECredential: MD
Location Address800 E DAWSON STTyler, TX 75701-2036
Mailing AddressPo Box 841656Dallas, TX 75284-1656 · (903) 531-5000
Fax(903) 606-0597
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTexas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20226 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1427478452 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R0674
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
800 E DAWSON ST, Tyler, TX 75701

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14502 E 41st StTulsa, OK 74135-2536 · Phone (918) 579-2367

Other Identifiers 13

Medicaid374213202TX
Other581281YS6VTX · Medicare
OtherP01876971TX · Medicare Rail Road
Other75-0818167-015TX · Tricare
Other8GY068TX · Bcbs
Other75-0818167-051TX · Tricare
Other8HE341TX · Bcbs
OtherP01877171TX · Medicare Rail Road
Medicaid374213201TX
Other75-0818167-044TX · Tricare
Other75-1976930-005TX · Tricare
Other581281YS6PTX · Medicare
Other75-0818167-048TX · Tricare

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Addison G Whetstone 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 ID6204143670
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170711002521
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

11

Medicare enrollment records show Addison Whetstone reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
800 E DAWSON ST
Tyler, TX 75701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 547 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
2026 S JACKSON ST
Jacksonville, TX 75766
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 409 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1201 W 38TH ST
Austin, TX 78705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,511 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,452 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
3615 N. INTERSTATE 69C
Edinburg, TX 78541
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 154 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1102 W TRENTON RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 257 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
1102 W TRENTON RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 59 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
4702 S MCCOLL RD
Edinburg, TX 78539
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 136 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
140 FRONTAGE RD
Alamo, TX 78516
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 145 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
3700 WEST NOLANA AVENUE
Mcallen, TX 78504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 150 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 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 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.
61 services60 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
37 services36 patients
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.
34 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

South Texas Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Edinburg, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450119
Location1102 W Trenton RoadEdinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75701 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

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.

Anesthesiology
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Nurse Practitioner
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Internal Medicine
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Internal Medicine
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Emergency Medicine
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Internal Medicine
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701
Internal Medicine
800 E DAWSON ST
TYLER, TX 75701

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 Addison Whetstone's NPI number?

The NPI number for Addison Whetstone is 1427478452. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2014.

Where is Addison Whetstone located?

Addison Whetstone practices at 800 E Dawson St, Tyler, TX 75701. The listed phone number is (903) 606-4262.

What is Addison Whetstone's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Addison Whetstone enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Addison Whetstone 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 organizations bill Medicare for Addison Whetstone's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Addison Whetstone reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: Mother Frances Hospital Regional Health Care Center (Tyler, TX), Mother Frances Hospital Jacksonville (Jacksonville, TX), Travis County Emergency Physicians PA (Austin, TX), Emergency Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Municipal Emergency Medicine Associates, PA (Edinburg, TX) and 6 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Addison Whetstone's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Addison Whetstone accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Oscar Health and 3 other insurers list Addison Whetstone 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 Addison Whetstone affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Addison Whetstone is affiliated with South Texas Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Addison Whetstone was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.