MARGARET ELIZABETH WHICKER M.D.
NPI 1568873156
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology in Grand Rapids, MI
About Margaret Elizabeth Whicker M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MARGARET ELIZABETH WHICKER M.D. (NPI 1568873156) is an individual gynecologic oncology provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD467063) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Health Saint Mary's, and is a graduate of Yale University School Of Medicine (2014).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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
Margaret Elizabeth Whicker 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Margaret Whicker reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
- 737 clinicians in this Medicare group
Arlington, VA 22207
- Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
- 436 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 2
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Acute Care Hospitals · Grand Rapids, MIVirginia Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington, VAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49503 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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 Margaret Whicker's NPI number?
The NPI number for Margaret Whicker is 1568873156. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2014.
Where is Margaret Whicker located?
Margaret Whicker practices at 250 Cherry St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The listed phone number is (616) 685-5600.
What is Margaret Whicker's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Gynecologic Oncology, with taxonomy code 207VX0201X.
Is Margaret Whicker enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Margaret Whicker 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 Margaret Whicker's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Margaret Whicker reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Advantage Health Saint Mary's Medical Group (Grand Rapids, MI) and Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group LLC (Arlington, VA). 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 Margaret Whicker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Margaret Whicker accept?
Health plans from Priority Health list Margaret Whicker 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 Margaret Whicker affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Margaret Whicker is affiliated with Mercy Health Saint Mary's and Virginia Hospital Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Margaret Whicker was last updated on December 6, 2021. 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.
# Margaret Elizabeth Whicker, M.D. · NPI 1568873156
Gynecologic Oncology physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 16, 2014.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1568873156 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 16, 2014
- **Primary specialty:** Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology · taxonomy 207VX0201X
- **State license:** MD467063 (Pennsylvania)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 250 CHERRY ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4608
- **Phone:** (616) 685-5600 · **Fax:** (616) 685-6745
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Advantage Health Saint Mary's Medical Group (NPI 1952340911, Grand Rapids, MI); Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group LLC (NPI 1043617889, Arlington, VA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Yale University School Of Medicine, class of 2014
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** December 6, 2021
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1568873156) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.