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JAMES REAM WHITTUM MD
NPI 1750321089
Orthopaedic Surgery in Hermiston, OR

Active since June 07, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
1122 W ELM AVE, HERMISTON, OR 97838(541) 289-7075(541) 314-4873 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 27, 2025, Mar 24, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About James Ream Whittum Md NPPES

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

JAMES REAM WHITTUM MD (NPI 1750321089) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Hermiston, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD194739) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Anthony Hospital, and is a graduate of Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750321089
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES REAM WHITTUMCredential: MD
Location Address1122 W ELM AVEHermiston, OR 97838-6933
Mailing Address1122 W Elm AveHermiston, OR 97838-6933 · (541) 289-7075 · Fax (541) 314-4873
Phone(541) 289-7075
Fax(541) 314-4873
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWright State University Boonshoft School Of MedicineGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 10, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1750321089 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in OR · MD194739
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
1122 W ELM AVE, Hermiston, OR 97838
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Providence Health Plan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Ream Whittum Md 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 ID4486694072
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191018001664
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Anthony Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Pendleton, OR
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number381319
Location2801 St Anthony WayPendleton, OR 97801 · Umatilla County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Good Shepherd Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Hermiston, OR
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number381325
Location610 NW 11th StreetHermiston, OR 97838 · Umatilla County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97838 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
$84.82 typical visit price
range $54.96 – $166.64
Typical copayment $21.20 (range $13.74 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.64 typical visit price
range $17.68 – $136.19
Typical copayment $17.16 (range $4.42 – $34.04)
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.

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.

91.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.29
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Upper extremity fracture orthosis, radius/ulnar, prefabricated, includes fitting and adjustment L3982
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$267.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 14

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

TAMARA SHANNAN SIMPSON MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1122 W ELM AVE
HERMISTON, OR 97838
Umatilla County (541) 289-7075
DONALD J CARLSON DPM
Podiatrist
1122 W ELM AVE
HERMISTON, OR 97838
Umatilla County (541) 289-7075
ORTHOPEDIC SURGICAL SERVICES, LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
1122 W ELM AVE
HERMISTON, OR 97838
Umatilla County (541) 567-1750
NATHAN WOODBURY CAMP
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1122 W ELM AVE
HERMISTON, OR 97838
Umatilla County (541) 289-7075
MATTHEW J THOMPSON MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1122 W ELM AVE
HERMISTON, OR 97838
Umatilla County (541) 289-7075
COLUMBIA RIVER ANESTHESIA, LLC
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1122 W ELM AVE
HERMISTON, OR 97838
Umatilla County (307) 251-0502
KYLE J. DUNCAN, DPM, LLC
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
1122 W ELM AVE
HERMISTON, OR 97838
Umatilla County (541) 567-1750
ZHIQING XING M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
1122 W ELM AVE
HERMISTON, OR 97838
Umatilla County (541) 289-7075

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 James Whittum's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Whittum is 1750321089. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2006.

Where is James Whittum located?

James Whittum practices at 1122 W Elm Ave, Hermiston, OR 97838. The listed phone number is (541) 289-7075.

What is James Whittum's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is James Whittum enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Whittum 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.

What insurance does James Whittum accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Providence Health Plan and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list James Whittum 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 James Whittum affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Whittum is affiliated with St Anthony Hospital and Good Shepherd Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Whittum was last updated on June 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 56 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.