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BENJAMIN B WHIDDON MD
NPI 1831586817
Anesthesiology in Madison, WI

Active since April 17, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
600 HIGHLAND AVE, MADISON, WI 53792(608) 263-8100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 21, 2022, Aug 27, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Benjamin B Whiddon Md NPPES

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

BENJAMIN B WHIDDON MD (NPI 1831586817) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Madison, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (71123) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Meriter, and maintains a secondary practice location in Seattle.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831586817
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameBENJAMIN B WHIDDONCredential: MD
Location Address600 HIGHLAND AVEMadison, WI 53792-6540
Mailing Address7974 Uw Health CtMiddleton, WI 53562-5531
Phone(608) 263-8100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Washington School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 21, 2022
✔ NPI 1831586817 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in WI · 71123
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.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
600 HIGHLAND AVE, Madison, WI 53792
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11959 NE Pacific StSeattle, WA 98195-6540 · Phone (512) 779-4236

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Group Health Cooperative-SCW.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

Benjamin B Whiddon 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 ID8729392626
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190607000754
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.

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.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm 00410
Anesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Unitypoint Health - Meriter

Acute Care Hospitals · Madison, WI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520089
Location202 S Park StMadison, WI 53715 · Dane County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority

Acute Care Hospitals · Madison, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number520098
Location600 Highland AvenueMadison, WI 53792 · Dane County
Emergency services

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.

JASON ALAN CHRISTENSEN PHARMD
Pharmacist
600 HIGHLAND AVE, COMPLIANCE MAIL CODE 2433
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 662-0817
LAURA JEAN KOPPLIN MD, PHD
Ophthalmology
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 263-6070
HAGGI MAZEH MD
Surgery
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 265-8072
DR. SWAPNIL SUNIL LANJEWAR M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 263-0946
DR. MATTHEW JAMES HOYT M.D.
Anesthesiology
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 263-8100
VANESSA MERCEDES WELTEN MD MPH
Transplant Surgery
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (617) 732-5500
JOHN HENRY NORMAN HARRISON
Anesthesiology
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 263-8100
PIPPA FROUKTE COSPER MD
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
600 HIGHLAND AVE
MADISON, WI 53792
Dane County (608) 263-8500

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 Benjamin Whiddon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Whiddon is 1831586817. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2015.

Where is Benjamin Whiddon located?

Benjamin Whiddon practices at 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792. The listed phone number is (608) 263-8100.

What is Benjamin Whiddon's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Whiddon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Whiddon 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 Benjamin Whiddon accept?

Health plans from Group Health Cooperative-SCW list Benjamin Whiddon 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 Benjamin Whiddon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Whiddon is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Meriter and University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Whiddon was last updated on February 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.