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DR. ALBERT L WHITESELL M.D
NPI 1679588537
Anesthesiology in Great Falls, MT

Active since July 29, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
1101 26TH ST S, BMG ADMIN, GREAT FALLS, MT 59405(406) 455-5000(406) 731-8318 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 7, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 7, 2022, Mar 13, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Albert L Whitesell M.d NPPES

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

DR. ALBERT L WHITESELL M.D (NPI 1679588537) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Great Falls, Montana, licensed in Montana (104236) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc, and is a graduate of Mayo Medical School (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679588537
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALBERT L WHITESELLCredential: M.D
Location Address1101 26TH ST S, BMG ADMINGreat Falls, MT 59405
Mailing Address1101 26th St S, Bmg AdminGreat Falls, MT 59405 · (406) 455-5000 · Fax (406) 731-8318
Phone(406) 455-5000
Fax(406) 731-8318
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMayo Medical SchoolGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 7, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 7, 2022
✔ NPI 1679588537 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MT · 104236✔ Licensed in CO · 45728
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.
1101 26TH ST S, Great Falls, MT 59405
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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 Montana.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Albert L Whitesell 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 ID6305893447
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220616002667
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Benefis Hospitals, Inc.
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
1101 26TH ST S
Great Falls, MT 59405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Montana enrollment
  • 637 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881650737 (406) 455-5000

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
35 services35 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
17 services17 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Benefis Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Great Falls, MT
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number270012
Location1101 26th St SGreat Falls, MT 59405 · Cascade County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

80.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.1
Promoting Interoperability75
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.61

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.

OMER USMAN MD
Hospitalist
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5000
EDMUND J BRENNAN MD
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 731-8888
MRS. DELENE R LYNES OTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5412
SHELBY ELIZABETH DUFOUR PHARMD
Pharmacist
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 771-6300
DANIEL KNUFFKE
Occupational Therapist
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 781-1305
KRISTIN HUNTOON D.O, PHD
Neurological Surgery
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5000
PATRICK HUGH SMITH FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5000
DR. SAMANTHA ANNE BASCO PHARMD
Pharmacist
1101 26TH ST S
GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
Cascade County (406) 455-5430

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 Albert Whitesell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Albert Whitesell is 1679588537. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2006.

Where is Albert Whitesell located?

Albert Whitesell practices at 1101 26th St S Bmg Admin, Great Falls, MT 59405. The listed phone number is (406) 455-5000.

What is Albert Whitesell's specialty?

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

Is Albert Whitesell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Albert Whitesell 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 organization bills Medicare for Albert Whitesell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Albert Whitesell reassigns Medicare benefits to Benefis Hospitals, Inc. (Great Falls, MT). 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 Albert Whitesell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Albert Whitesell accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana list Albert Whitesell 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 Albert Whitesell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Albert Whitesell is affiliated with Benefis Hospitals Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Albert Whitesell was last updated on June 7, 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.