WILLIAM EIJI WHITEHEAD MD
NPI 1760655161
Anesthesiology in Galveston, TX

Q: What is William Whitehead's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Whitehead is 1760655161. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2008.

Q: What is William Whitehead's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Whitehead was last updated on July 23, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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 April 07, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

74.96/100

CMS Quality Rating

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77555(409) 772-2222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About William Eiji Whitehead Md NPPES

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

WILLIAM EIJI WHITEHEAD MD (NPI 1760655161) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (M8426) and active in the NPI registry since April 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760655161

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameWILLIAM EIJI WHITEHEADCredential: MD

Location Address301 UNIVERSITY BLVDGalveston, TX 77555-5302

Mailing Address301 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77555-5302 · (409) 772-2222

Phone(409) 772-2222

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2003

Enumeration DateApril 7, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 2008

✔ NPI 1760655161 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · M8426

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.

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Galveston, TX 77555

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Other Identifiers 2

OtherP00601604TX · Railroad Medicare

Medicare PIN8K6067TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company.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

William Eiji Whitehead 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 ID8022188911

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080604000263

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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

91 services48 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Acute Care Hospitals · Galveston, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number450018

Location301 University BoulevardGalveston, TX 77555 · Galveston 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.

74.96/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

73.77

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

47.75

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.

AMY KATHERINE HAVERTY PNP

Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-2222

EVA NOVAK BLIGHT NNP

Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-2222

DR. JENNIFER ANN MINNEMAN MD

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-1011

DR. JAMES HAROLD PAVELA MD

Internal Medicine

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-7063

DIAA HAMOUDA MBBCH

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD, JSA 9.128
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-8031

SOMMER KIRSCH CAUSEY MD

Anesthesiology

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-1221

RANDA ABDELMASIH MD

Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (832) 505-2300

HEATHER PENTON

Anesthesiology

301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
GALVESTON, TX 77555

Galveston County (409) 772-2222

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 William Whitehead's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Whitehead is 1760655161. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 7, 2008.

Where is William Whitehead located?

William Whitehead practices at 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555. The listed phone number is (409) 772-2222.

What is William Whitehead's specialty?

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

Is William Whitehead enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Whitehead 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 William Whitehead accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list William Whitehead 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 William Whitehead affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Whitehead is affiliated with University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Whitehead was last updated on July 23, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.