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DR. GAYLE ANN WHITMER MD
NPI 1699871368
Family Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Columbia, MD

Active since September 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100, COLUMBIA, MD 21045(410) 689-7400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 22, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 22, 2026, Oct 28, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Dr. Gayle Ann Whitmer Md NPPES

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

DR. GAYLE ANN WHITMER MD (NPI 1699871368) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D84226) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699871368
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207QH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. GAYLE ANN WHITMERCredential: MD
Location Address5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100Columbia, MD 21045-3263
Mailing Address17855 Dallas PkwyDallas, TX 75287-6852 · (346) 376-1702 · Fax (224) 532-2780
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 22, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2026
NPI 1699871368 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207QH0002X
License Licensed in MD · D84226
Definition
A family medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100, Columbia, MD 21045

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Gayle Ann Schantzen Md

Other Identifiers 1

OtherD84226MD · Md License

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Gayle Ann Whitmer Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21045 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
$94.08 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $23.52 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$106.59 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
5457 TWIN KNOLLS RD STE 100
COLUMBIA, MD 21045

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 Gayle Whitmer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gayle Whitmer is 1699871368. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 16, 2006. The provider is also known as Gayle Ann Schantzen MD.

Where is Gayle Whitmer located?

Gayle Whitmer practices at 5457 Twin Knolls Rd Ste 100, Columbia, MD 21045. The listed phone number is (410) 689-7400.

What is Gayle Whitmer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207QH0002X.

Is Gayle Whitmer enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gayle Whitmer is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gayle Whitmer was last updated on July 22, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 26 days 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.