Dr John David Whittaker, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Pocomoke City, MD

Dr John David Whittaker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Pocomoke City, Maryland. He went to State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 1035 Ocean Hwy, Pocomoke City, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (443) 223-3029.

Dr John David Whittaker is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D0053262) 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 1548220692.

Contact Information

Dr John David Whittaker, MD
1035 Ocean Hwy,
Pocomoke City, MD 21851-3052
(443) 223-3029
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John David Whittaker
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience29 Years
Location1035 Ocean Hwy, Pocomoke City, Maryland
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 John David Whittaker attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Buffalo School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1548220692
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 12/20/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264579853
  • Enrollment ID: I20091030000556

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John David Whittaker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1548220692NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine D0053262 (Maryland)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home HealthSalisbury, MDHome health agency
Peninsula Home Care, LlcSalisbury, MDHome health agency
Peninsula Regional Medical CenterSalisbury, MDHospital
Atlantic General HospitalBerlin, MDHospital
Riverside Shore Memorial HospitalOnancock, VAHospital

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 John David Whittaker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJohn Whittaker M D Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538357595
PECOS PAC ID: 1153469655
Enrollment ID: O20091103000388

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 John David Whittaker 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 John David Whittaker, MD
1035 Ocean Hwy,
Pocomoke City, MD 21851-3052

Ph: (410) 957-7071
Dr John David Whittaker, MD
1035 Ocean Hwy,
Pocomoke City, MD 21851-3052

Ph: (443) 223-3029

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