Dr Joseph Whitman, DO - Medicare Otolaryngology in Grinnell, IA

Dr Joseph Whitman, DO is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Grinnell, Iowa. He graduated from medical school in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Grinnell Regional Medical Center and his current practice location is 122 4th Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (461) 236-4323.

Dr Joseph Whitman is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 05201) 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 1336548346.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Whitman, DO
122 4th Avenue,
Grinnell, IA 50112
(461) 236-4323
(641) 236-3411

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Whitman
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience13 Years
Location122 4th Avenue, Grinnell, Iowa
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 Joseph Whitman graduated from medical school in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336548346
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/14/2014
  • Last Update Date: 10/14/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800142738
  • Enrollment ID: I20180709001429

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Whitman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336548346NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 05201 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Davis County HospitalBloomfield, IAHospital
Grinnell Regional Medical CenterGrinnell, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Grinnell Regional Medical Center044615366257

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 Joseph Whitman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameGrinnell Regional Medical Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1669420501
PECOS PAC ID: 0446153662
Enrollment ID: O20040127001219
Entity NameSurgical Associates, Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033183884
PECOS PAC ID: 3375432016
Enrollment ID: O20040311001156
Entity NameDavis County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1487740486
PECOS PAC ID: 3971493040
Enrollment ID: O20040319001367

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 Joseph Whitman 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 Joseph Whitman, DO
122 4th Avenue,
Grinnell, IA 50112

Ph: (461) 236-4323
Dr Joseph Whitman, DO
122 4th Avenue,
Grinnell, IA 50112

Ph: (461) 236-4323

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