Dr James Peter Whitley, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Tuscaloosa, AL

Dr James Peter Whitley, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Whatley Health Services Inc and his current practice location is 2731 Mlk Jr. Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 425-3788.

Dr James Peter Whitley is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 16037) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1659541563.

Contact Information

Dr James Peter Whitley, MD
2731 Mlk Jr. Blvd,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 425-3788
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Peter Whitley
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience34 Years
Location2731 Mlk Jr. Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James Peter Whitley attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659541563
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/06/2008
  • Last Update Date: 09/28/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709102528
  • Enrollment ID: I20150312002696

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Peter Whitley such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659541563NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 16037 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
D C H Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Whatley Health Services Inc822492170525

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James Peter Whitley allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameWhatley Health Services Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1063422756
PECOS PAC ID: 8224921705
Enrollment ID: O20040206000846

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr James Peter Whitley is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Peter Whitley, MD
1768 Russet Circle,
Hoover, AL 35422

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Dr James Peter Whitley, MD
2731 Mlk Jr. Blvd,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Ph: (205) 425-3788

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