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: August 16, 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 is a graduate of Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine (2014).

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

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, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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 2

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

Rio Grande Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mcallen, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450711
Location101 E Ridge RdMcallen, TX 78503 · 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
Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
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.

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 Insurance Company and 2 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 and Rio Grande Regional Hospital.

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.