KRISTEN LEIGH WHETSELL DDS
NPI 1710232707
Dentist - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Fairbanks, AK

Q: What is Kristen Whetsell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Whetsell is 1710232707. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2012.

Q: What is Kristen Whetsell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kristen Whetsell was last updated on September 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.

Active since July 17, 2012PECOS Enrolled

3112 AIRPORT WAY STE 1, FAIRBANKS, AK 99709(907) 452-1250 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 6, 2023, Jun 12, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Kristen Leigh Whetsell Dds NPPES

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

KRISTEN LEIGH WHETSELL DDS (NPI 1710232707) is an individual oral and maxillofacial surgery provider in Fairbanks, Alaska, licensed in Alaska (15707) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Maryland At Baltimore School Of Dentistry (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710232707

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy1223S0112X

Provider Legal NameKRISTEN LEIGH WHETSELLCredential: DDS

Location Address3112 AIRPORT WAY STE 1Fairbanks, AK 99709-4768

Mailing Address3112 Airport Way Ste 1Fairbanks, AK 99709-4768 · (907) 452-1250 · Fax (907) 456-1307

Phone(907) 452-1250

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Maryland At Baltimore School Of DentistryGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 6, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 6, 2023

✔ NPI 1710232707 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryDental Providers

Taxonomy Code1223S0112X

License✔ Licensed in AK · 15707

Definition

An oral and maxillofacial surgery dentist specialized in the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and esthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Also ListedDentistTaxonomy 122300000X · License 157077 (AK)

Also ListedDentist · Orofacial PainTaxonomy 1223X2210X · License 15707 (AK)

3112 AIRPORT WAY STE 1, Fairbanks, AK 99709

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.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 (PECOS)

Kristen Leigh Whetsell Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID4082923123

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240112000793

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 Kristen Whetsell reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Fairbanks Dental Center LLC

Same address

Dentist

3112 AIRPORT WAY, SUITE 1
Fairbanks, AK 99709

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alaska enrollment
2 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1831550631 (907) 452-1250

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 99709 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

$111.57 typical visit price

range $71.33 – $222.64

Typical copayment $27.89 (range $17.83 – $55.66)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$90.40 typical visit price

range $21.84 – $181.48

Typical copayment $22.60 (range $5.46 – $45.37)

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 2

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

ADAM WEIS DDS.

Dentist (General Practice)

3112 AIRPORT WAY STE 1
FAIRBANKS, AK 99709

Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 452-1250

KELLY CATHERINE BAST DDS

Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)

3112 AIRPORT WAY STE 1
FAIRBANKS, AK 99709

Fairbanks North Star Borough (907) 452-1250

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 Kristen Whetsell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristen Whetsell is 1710232707. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2012.

Where is Kristen Whetsell located?

Kristen Whetsell practices at 3112 Airport Way Ste 1, Fairbanks, AK 99709. The listed phone number is (907) 452-1250.

What is Kristen Whetsell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, with taxonomy code 1223S0112X.

Is Kristen Whetsell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristen Whetsell is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kristen Whetsell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kristen Whetsell reassigns Medicare benefits to Fairbanks Dental Center LLC (Fairbanks, AK). 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 Kristen Whetsell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kristen Whetsell accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Delta Dental of Alaska and 2 other insurers list Kristen Whetsell 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 Kristen Whetsell was last updated on September 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.