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DUANE C WHITAKER M.D.
NPI 1609847821
Dermatology - MOHS-Micrographic Surgery in Bainbridge Island, WA

Active since January 27, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.64/100
CMS Quality Rating
271 WYATT WAY NE STE 108, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA 98110(206) 317-6911(206) 317-6975 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 29, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 29, 2020, Mar 17, 2018, Aug 3, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Duane C Whitaker M.d. NPPES

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

DUANE C WHITAKER M.D. (NPI 1609847821) is an individual mohs-micrographic surgery provider in Bainbridge Island, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD0046124) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Arizona College Of Medicine (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609847821
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ND0101X
Provider Legal NameDUANE C WHITAKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address271 WYATT WAY NE STE 108Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-2873
Mailing Address271 Wyatt Way Ne Ste 108Bainbridge Island, WA 98110-2873 · (206) 317-6911 · Fax (206) 317-6975
Phone(206) 317-6911
Fax(206) 317-6975
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateJanuary 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 29, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 29, 2020
✔ NPI 1609847821 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatology · MOHS-Micrographic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ND0101X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD0046124✔ Licensed in AZ · 12532✔ Licensed in CA · 45899
Definition
The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.
Also ListedDermatologyTaxonomy 207N00000X · License MD0046124 (WA), 12532 (AZ), 45899 (CA)
271 WYATT WAY NE STE 108, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid976798AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and more.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

Duane C Whitaker 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 ID5890715544
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051128000343, I20060131000930
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 5

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.

Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks 17312
This procedure involves the careful removal of abnormal growths from the head, neck, hands, or feet. The removed tissues, divided into 1-5 blocks, are then examined under a microscope to identify any irregularities. The process may be carried out in multiple stages for thorough examination.
126 services46 patients
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks 17311
This procedure involves the careful removal of a growth from the head, neck, hands, or feet. The removed tissue, divided into 1-5 blocks, is then examined under a microscope to study its characteristics and determine the nature of the growth.
91 services75 patients
Repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm 14041
This procedure involves repairing a wound on specified body areas by transferring skin from another part of the body. The transferred skin, measuring between 10.1 to 30.0 square cm, aids in healing the wound and restoring the skin's normal function.
19 services19 patients
Intermediate repair of wound of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.6-5.0 cm 12052
This procedure involves repairing a wound on the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth that measures between 2.6-5.0 cm. The process includes cleaning, suturing if necessary, and dressing the wound to promote healing and prevent infection.
14 services14 patients
Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks 17313
This procedure involves the removal of a growth from your trunk, arms, or legs. The removed tissue, divided into 1-5 blocks, is then examined under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. This helps in diagnosing and planning further treatment.
12 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98110 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.29 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $17.82 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.64/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.77
Promoting Interoperability98.67
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Biopsy Follow-Up
Percentage of new patients whose biopsy results have been reviewed and communicated to the primary care/referring physician and patient by the performing physician
100%29 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
100%97 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%217 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
78%167 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
60%217 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Duane Whitaker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Duane Whitaker is 1609847821. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 27, 2006.

Where is Duane Whitaker located?

Duane Whitaker practices at 271 Wyatt Way NE Ste 108, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. The listed phone number is (206) 317-6911.

What is Duane Whitaker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in MOHS-Micrographic Surgery, with taxonomy code 207ND0101X.

Is Duane Whitaker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Duane Whitaker 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 Duane Whitaker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and Providence Health Plan list Duane Whitaker 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Duane Whitaker was last updated on September 29, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.