Dr Michael L Whitson, MD - Medicare Pathology in Knoxville, TN

Dr Michael L Whitson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology" physician in Knoxville, Tennessee. He went to University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine and graduated in 1974 and has 50 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pathology. He is a member of the group practice Blount Pathologist Pllc and his current practice location is 501 19th St, Suite 301, Knoxville, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (865) 522-7591.

Dr Michael L Whitson is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MD0000012725) 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 1326008236.

Contact Information

Dr Michael L Whitson, MD
501 19th St, Suite 301,
Knoxville, TN 37916-1854
(865) 522-7591
(865) 546-2618

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Michael L Whitson
GenderMale
SpecialityPathology
Experience50 Years
Location501 19th St, Knoxville, Tennessee
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 Michael L Whitson attended and graduated from University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine in 1974
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1326008236
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/24/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/29/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264513068
  • Enrollment ID: I20080118000067

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael L Whitson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1326008236NPI-NPPES
3041914MedicaidTN
4048773OtherTNBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207ZC0500XPathology - Cytopathology MD0000012725 (Tennessee)Secondary
207ZP0102XPathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology MD0000012725 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Blount Memorial HospitalMaryville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Blount Pathologist Pllc15573375084

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 Michael L Whitson allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBlount Pathologist Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790739845
PECOS PAC ID: 1557337508
Enrollment ID: O20040909001217

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 Michael L Whitson 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 Michael L Whitson, MD
Po Box 30309,
Charleston, SC 29417-0309

Ph: (843) 554-9300
Dr Michael L Whitson, MD
501 19th St, Suite 301,
Knoxville, TN 37916-1854

Ph: (865) 522-7591

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