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DR. JAMES PETER WHITLEY M.D.
NPI 1659541563
Family Medicine in Tuscaloosa, AL

Active since March 06, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2731 MLK JR. BLVD, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401(205) 425-3788 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 28, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. James Peter Whitley M.d. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES PETER WHITLEY M.D. (NPI 1659541563) is an individual family medicine provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (16037) and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659541563
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES PETER WHITLEYCredential: M.D.
Location Address2731 MLK JR. BLVDTuscaloosa, AL 35401
Mailing Address1768 Russet CircleHoover, AL 35422
Phone(205) 425-3788
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateMarch 6, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 28, 2015
✔ NPI 1659541563 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 16037
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
2731 MLK JR. BLVD, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, UnitedHealthcare.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 Peter Whitley 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 ID6709102528
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150312002696
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 4

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.

Blood glucose (sugar) level 82947
A blood glucose level test measures the amount of sugar in your blood. It's often used to monitor and manage conditions like diabetes. High or low levels can indicate a health issue. The test is usually done by pricking your finger for a small blood sample.
88 services39 patients
Hemoglobin a1c level 83036
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a test that measures your average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months. It's used to monitor how well diabetes is being controlled. High levels may indicate that your diabetes treatment plan needs adjustment.
74 services39 patients
Blood count, hemoglobin 85018
A blood count, specifically hemoglobin, is a standard test that measures the amount of hemoglobin in your blood. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body. This test helps assess your overall health and detect a variety of disorders such as anemia or polycythemia.
73 services38 patients
Testing for presence of drug, read by direct observation 80305
Testing for the presence of drugs involves collecting a sample, usually urine, which is then analyzed for specific substances. The process is monitored directly to ensure accuracy and integrity. This test helps to confirm if drugs are present in your system.
17 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35401 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
12 suppliers26 claims80 services$3.85 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
6 suppliers13 claims21 services$0.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Multi-positional patient transfer system, with integrated seat, operated by care giver, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 lbs E1035
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$380.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

MS. SARAH OLIVER PATE CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
2731 MLK JR. BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 349-3250
DEVIN JUNKIN CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2731 MLK JR. BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 758-6647
REGINA BROOKS
Health Educator
2731 MLK JR. BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 614-6117
MRS. RASHIDA SMITH CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
2731 MLK JR. BLVD
TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401
Tuscaloosa County (205) 349-3250

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 Whitley's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Whitley is 1659541563. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 6, 2008.

Where is James Whitley located?

James Whitley practices at 2731 Mlk Jr. Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. The listed phone number is (205) 425-3788.

What is James Whitley's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is James Whitley enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Whitley 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 Whitley accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list James Whitley 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 James Whitley was last updated on September 28, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.