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DR. JAMES WILLIAM WHELAN M.D.
NPI 1598754772
Anesthesiology in Elkin, NC

Active since October 19, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
180 PARKWOOD DR, ELKIN, NC 28621(336) 527-7000(336) 536-6056 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 19, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 19, 2025, Jun 5, 2025, Jun 20, 2024 (3 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. James William Whelan M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES WILLIAM WHELAN M.D. (NPI 1598754772) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Elkin, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2024-00131) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598754772
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES WILLIAM WHELANCredential: M.D.
Location Address180 PARKWOOD DRElkin, NC 28621-2430
Mailing Address100 Kimel Forest DrWinston Salem, NC 27103-6074 · (336) 716-2255
Phone(336) 527-7000
Fax(336) 536-6056
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 19, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 19, 2025
✔ NPI 1598754772 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2024-00131✔ Licensed in IN · 01070742A✔ Licensed in CO · CDRH.0053739✔ Licensed in ND · 20790
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
180 PARKWOOD DR, Elkin, NC 28621
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 12305 37th Ave SWMinot, ND 58701-7669 · Phone (701) 418-8000
Location 2412 Abiso AveSan Antonio, TX 78209-5107 · Phone (210) 822-7136
Location 3400 W 16th StPueblo, CO 81003-2745 · Phone (719) 584-4045

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.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. James William Whelan 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.

PECOS PAC ID9335363449
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140611001544, I20240705000888, I20250630002075
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.

Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Elkin, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340097
Location180 Parkwood DrElkin, NC 28621 · Surry County
Emergency services

Trinity Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Minot, ND
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350006
Location407 3rd St SEMinot, ND 58701 · Ward County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

BEVERLY A BYRD M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology
180 PARKWOOD DR
ELKIN, NC 28621
Surry County (336) 527-7000
KANDI TERELL KNIGHTSHEAD MD
Anesthesiology
180 PARKWOOD DR
ELKIN, NC 28621
Surry County (336) 527-7541
MR. JOSEPH LOUIS ARGENTA PA-C
Physician Assistant
180 PARKWOOD DR
ELKIN, NC 28621
Surry County (336) 527-7000
ELKIN EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS, PLLC
Emergency Medicine
180 PARKWOOD DR, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
ELKIN, NC 28621
Surry County (336) 527-7000
MARK HAMPTON HARRIS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
180 PARKWOOD DR
ELKIN, NC 28621
Surry County (336) 527-7472
LINDSEY WILCOX RD, CSO, LDN
Dietitian, Registered
180 PARKWOOD DR
ELKIN, NC 28621
Surry County (336) 527-7073
STEVEN ISAACS MD
Emergency Medicine
180 PARKWOOD DR
ELKIN, NC 28621
Surry County (800) 291-4020
HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Obstetrics & Gynecology
180 PARKWOOD DR
ELKIN, NC 28621
Surry County (336) 527-7463

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 James Whelan's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Whelan is 1598754772. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2005.

Where is James Whelan located?

James Whelan practices at 180 Parkwood Dr, Elkin, NC 28621. The listed phone number is (336) 527-7000.

What is James Whelan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Whelan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Whelan 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 James Whelan accept?

Health plans from Medica list James Whelan 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 James Whelan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Whelan is affiliated with Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital and Trinity Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Whelan was last updated on December 19, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.