DR. PATRICK WADE WHISNANT CRNA
NPI 1679234124
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since January 06, 2022Accepts Medicare Assignment
8585 PICARDY AVE, BATON ROUGE, LA 70809(225) 763-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 6, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Patrick Wade Whisnant Crna NPPES

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

DR. PATRICK WADE WHISNANT CRNA (NPI 1679234124) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (223706) and active in the NPI registry since January 2022. He is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679234124
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PATRICK WADE WHISNANTCredential: CRNA
Location Address8585 PICARDY AVEBaton Rouge, LA 70809-3748
Mailing Address1427 Quail Hollow DrBaton Rouge, LA 70810-5191 · (225) 276-7438
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJanuary 6, 2022
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 6, 2022
✔ NPI 1679234124 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 223706
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
8585 PICARDY AVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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

Dr. Patrick Wade Whisnant Crna 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 ID6002297207
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220719003596

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Patrick Whisnant reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
8585 PICARDY AVE
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 107 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
8946 INTERLINE AVE, SUITE C
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 141 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
8946 INTERLINE AVE STE C
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 121 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190065
Location8585 Picardy AveBaton Rouge, LA 70809 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70809 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

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.

Internal Medicine
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Emergency Medicine
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Emergency Medicine
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
8585 PICARDY AVE, SUITE 310
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8585 PICARDY AVE
BATON ROUGE, LA 70809

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 Patrick Whisnant's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patrick Whisnant is 1679234124. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 6, 2022.

Where is Patrick Whisnant located?

Patrick Whisnant practices at 8585 Picardy Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809. The listed phone number is (225) 763-4000.

What is Patrick Whisnant's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Patrick Whisnant enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Patrick Whisnant 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 Patrick Whisnant's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Patrick Whisnant reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: The Capital City Anesthesia Group, LLC (Baton Rouge, LA), Diversified Professionals, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA) and Dpi Of Louisiana LLC (Baton Rouge, LA). 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 Patrick Whisnant's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Patrick Whisnant accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Patrick Whisnant 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 Patrick Whisnant affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Patrick Whisnant is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Patrick Whisnant was last updated on January 6, 2022. 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.