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DR. JOHN E WHITCOMB M.D.
NPI 1558325191
Emergency Medicine in Milwaukee, WI

Active since April 12, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Jun 3, 2027
945 N 12TH ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53233(414) 219-7880 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. John E Whitcomb M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JOHN E WHITCOMB M.D. (NPI 1558325191) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (25743-020) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through June 3, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer, is affiliated with Waukesha Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Yale University School Of Medicine (1977).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558325191
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JOHN E WHITCOMBCredential: M.D.
Location Address945 N 12TH STMilwaukee, WI 53233-1305
Mailing Address7071 S 13th St, Ste 104Oak Creek, WI 53154-1466 · (414) 570-7106 · Fax (414) 570-7136
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 1977
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1558325191 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in WI · 25743-020
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.

945 N 12TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53233

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid30531100WI

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. John E Whitcomb M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from June 3, 2011 through June 3, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJune 3, 2011
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJune 3, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Waukesha Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Waukesha, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520008
Location725 American AveWaukesha, WI 53188 · Waukesha County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 53233 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
$82.92 typical visit price
range $53.90 – $163.24
Typical copayment $20.73 (range $13.47 – $40.81)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.41 typical visit price
range $17.40 – $133.76
Typical copayment $23.85 (range $4.35 – $33.44)
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.

Emergency Medicine
945 N 12TH ST, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Nurse Practitioner
945 N 12TH ST, EMERGENCY MED
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Emergency Medicine
945 N 12TH ST, EMERGENCY MED
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Anesthesiology
945 N 12TH ST, SUITE 3858
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Anesthesiology
945 N 12TH ST, SUITE 3858
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
General Acute Care Hospital
945 N 12TH ST
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Anesthesiology
945 N 12TH ST, SUITE 3858
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233
Emergency Medicine
945 N 12TH ST, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
MILWAUKEE, WI 53233

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 John Whitcomb's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Whitcomb is 1558325191. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2006.

Where is John Whitcomb located?

John Whitcomb practices at 945 N 12th St, Milwaukee, WI 53233. The listed phone number is (414) 219-7880.

What is John Whitcomb's specialty?

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

Is John Whitcomb enrolled in Medicare?

No. John Whitcomb has opted out of Medicare through June 3, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

Is John Whitcomb affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Whitcomb is affiliated with Waukesha Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Whitcomb was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.