DR. PAYTON BARRETT WHIDDON MD
NPI 1528647567
Family Medicine in Ruston, LA

Q: What is Payton Whiddon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Payton Whiddon is 1528647567. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2021.

Q: What is Payton Whiddon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Payton Whiddon was last updated on April 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.

Active since April 06, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2916 N TRENTON ST, RUSTON, LA 71270(318) 254-2892(318) 254-2898 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Payton Barrett Whiddon Md NPPES

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

DR. PAYTON BARRETT WHIDDON MD (NPI 1528647567) is an individual family medicine provider in Ruston, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (344822) and active in the NPI registry since April 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, and is a graduate of Florida State University College Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528647567

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. PAYTON BARRETT WHIDDONCredential: MD

Location Address2916 N TRENTON STRuston, LA 71270-2444

Mailing Address2916 N Trenton StRuston, LA 71270-2444 · (318) 254-2892 · Fax (318) 254-2898

Phone(318) 254-2892

Fax(318) 254-2898

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSFlorida State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateApril 6, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateApril 30, 2025

NPPES CertifiedApril 30, 2025

✔ NPI 1528647567 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in LA · 344822

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

2916 N TRENTON ST, Ruston, LA 71270

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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. Payton Barrett Whiddon 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 ID9234505439

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250512002186

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northern Louisiana Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ruston, LA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number190086

Location401 East Vaughn AvenueRuston, LA 71270 · Lincoln County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190111

Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71270 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

$83.60 typical visit price

range $53.43 – $164.73

Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.09 typical visit price

range $16.64 – $133.62

Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)

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 4

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

WK FAMILY MEDICINE RUSTON

Family Medicine

2916 N TRENTON ST
RUSTON, LA 71270

Lincoln Parish (318) 254-2892

CHARLES A. FURR III PA

Physician Assistant

2916 N TRENTON ST
RUSTON, LA 71270

Lincoln Parish (318) 254-2892

BENSON ALBERT GRIGSBY M.D.

Family Medicine

2916 N TRENTON ST
RUSTON, LA 71270

Lincoln Parish (318) 254-2892

EMERY LEIGH AARON PA-C

Physician Assistant

2916 N TRENTON ST
RUSTON, LA 71270

Lincoln Parish (318) 265-4499

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 Payton Whiddon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Payton Whiddon is 1528647567. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2021.

Where is Payton Whiddon located?

Payton Whiddon practices at 2916 N Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270. The listed phone number is (318) 254-2892.

What is Payton Whiddon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Payton Whiddon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Payton Whiddon 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 Payton Whiddon accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Payton Whiddon 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 Payton Whiddon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Payton Whiddon is affiliated with Northern Louisiana Medical Center and Willis Knighton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Payton Whiddon was last updated on April 30, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.