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JAMES W WHITFIELD MD
NPI 1639141443
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Gallup, NM

Active since February 06, 2006
1801 REDROCK DR, GALLUP, NM 87301(505) 863-7993(505) 863-9406 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 5, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About James W Whitfield Md NPPES

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

JAMES W WHITFIELD MD (NPI 1639141443) is an individual nephrology provider in Gallup, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (89-329) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639141443
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameJAMES W WHITFIELDCredential: MD
Location Address1801 REDROCK DRGallup, NM 87301-5655
Mailing Address1801 Redrock DrGallup, NM 87301-5655 · (505) 863-7993 · Fax (505) 863-9406
Phone(505) 863-7993
Fax(505) 863-9406
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 5, 2009
✔ NPI 1639141443 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in NM · 89-329
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
1801 REDROCK DR, Gallup, NM 87301
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PINNM00181NM
Medicare UPIND56620

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

James W Whitfield Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Whitfield reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dhhs,phs,naihs,gallup Indian Medical Center
0.1 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1901 RED ROCK DRIVE
Gallup, NM 87301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 618 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548439268 (505) 722-1000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

MARJORIE G MURPHY MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1801 REDROCK DR
GALLUP, NM 87301
McKinley County (505) 863-7993
OLADIPO A ADENIYI MD
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1801 REDROCK DR
GALLUP, NM 87301
McKinley County (505) 863-7993
DR. RAKESH I PATEL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1801 REDROCK DR
GALLUP, NM 87301
McKinley County (505) 863-7993
DR. NICK A DESANTIS
Dentist (General Practice)
1801 REDROCK DR
GALLUP, NM 87301
McKinley County (505) 863-4457
ALAN DAVID PHILIPS P.A.
Physician Assistant
1801 REDROCK DR
GALLUP, NM 87301
McKinley County (505) 863-7993

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 Whitfield's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Whitfield is 1639141443. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2006.

Where is James Whitfield located?

James Whitfield practices at 1801 Redrock Dr, Gallup, NM 87301. The listed phone number is (505) 863-7993.

What is James Whitfield's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is James Whitfield enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Whitfield is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Whitfield's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Whitfield reassigns Medicare benefits to Dhhs,phs,naihs,gallup Indian Medical Center (Gallup, NM). The 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 James Whitfield's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Whitfield was last updated on January 5, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.