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DR. KATHRYN WHALEN M.D.
NPI 1720229479
Anesthesiology in Newark, NJ

Active since March 10, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
185 S ORANGE AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07103(973) 972-0470 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Kathryn Whalen M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KATHRYN WHALEN M.D. (NPI 1720229479) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Newark, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (22-1775306) and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Nyack Hospital, and is a graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720229479
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHRYN WHALENCredential: M.D.
Location Address185 S ORANGE AVENewark, NJ 07103-2757
Mailing Address609 Jefferson St Apt 3cHoboken, NJ 07030-8004 · (201) 683-6662
Phone(973) 972-0470
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSRutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMarch 10, 2009
✔ NPI 1720229479 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 22-1775306
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.
185 S ORANGE AVE, Newark, NJ 07103
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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. Kathryn Whalen 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 ID7416002571
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090826000344
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 Kathryn Whalen reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

North Shore - Lij Anesthesiology, PC
38 mi
Anesthesiology
480 BEDFORD RD BLDG B
Chappaqua, NY 10514
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,406 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417401266 (914) 666-8866

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 8

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 lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
62 services60 patients
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.
31 services31 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
18 services18 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.
16 services16 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.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Nyack Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nyack, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number330104
Location160 North Midland AvenueNyack, NY 10960 · Rockland County
Birthing friendly

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.

DR. DEEPA ASOKAN M.D.
Anesthesiology
185 S ORANGE AVE, MSB STE E547
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (973) 972-5006
LISSETTE MARIA CESPEDES M.D.
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
185 S ORANGE AVE, MSB I588
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (973) 972-3479
MS. ELENA L WICKSTROM MD
Emergency Medicine
185 S ORANGE AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (732) 445-4636
ALEXANDRA M. SELBERG
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
185 S ORANGE AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (973) 972-5018
CHEYNYA JOHNSON-BRIMLEY PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
185 S ORANGE AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (848) 445-4636
KIRSYS GUERRERO FUENTES MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
185 S ORANGE AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (646) 640-6429
SAGAR PATEL
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
185 S ORANGE AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (973) 972-6049
DR. EVANIE ANGLADE MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
185 S ORANGE AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07103
Essex County (973) 972-6049

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 Kathryn Whalen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Whalen is 1720229479. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 10, 2009.

Where is Kathryn Whalen located?

Kathryn Whalen practices at 185 S Orange Ave, Newark, NJ 07103. The listed phone number is (973) 972-0470.

What is Kathryn Whalen's specialty?

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

Is Kathryn Whalen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathryn Whalen 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 Kathryn Whalen's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathryn Whalen reassigns Medicare benefits to North Shore - Lij Anesthesiology, PC (Chappaqua, NY). 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 Kathryn Whalen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Kathryn Whalen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kathryn Whalen is affiliated with Nyack Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathryn Whalen was last updated on March 10, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.