Kristopher Wayne Whitehead, MD - Medicare Urology in Tupelo, MS

Kristopher Wayne Whitehead, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Tupelo, Mississippi. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Urology Associates Of Mobile, P.a. and his current practice location is 499 Gloster Creek Vlg, Suite A1, Tupelo, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (662) 377-7100.

Kristopher Wayne Whitehead is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 21047) 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 1700057106.

Contact Information

Kristopher Wayne Whitehead, MD
499 Gloster Creek Vlg, Suite A1,
Tupelo, MS 38801-4600
(662) 377-7100
(662) 377-7115

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Physician's Profile

Full NameKristopher Wayne Whitehead
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience19 Years
Location499 Gloster Creek Vlg, Tupelo, Mississippi
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:
  • Kristopher Wayne Whitehead attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700057106
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/13/2008
  • Last Update Date: 07/12/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3072646876
  • Enrollment ID: I20210412002203

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kristopher Wayne Whitehead such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700057106NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 21047 (Mississippi)Primary
208800000XUrology ME96599 (Florida)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Thomas HospitalFairhope, ALHospital
Singing River Health SystemPascagoula, MSHospital
Mobile Infirmary Medical CenterMobile, ALHospital
South Baldwin Regional Medical CenterFoley, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Urology Associates Of Mobile, P.a.387049795153

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. Kristopher Wayne Whitehead allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUrology Associates Of Mobile, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194828368
PECOS PAC ID: 3870497951
Enrollment ID: O20031120000743

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. Kristopher Wayne Whitehead 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
Kristopher Wayne Whitehead, MD
Po Box 829,
Tupelo, MS 38802-0829

Ph: (662) 377-7100
Kristopher Wayne Whitehead, MD
499 Gloster Creek Vlg, Suite A1,
Tupelo, MS 38801-4600

Ph: (662) 377-7100

Reviews and Comments


Urology Doctors in Tupelo, MS

Katelynn Pannell, NP
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 499 S Gloster St Ste A-1, Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: 662-432-0700    
Dr. Jon T Posey, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 499 Gloster Creek Vlg, Suite A1, Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: 662-377-7100    
Dr. Jonathan Kalish, MD
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 499 Gloster Creek Vlg, Suite A1, Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: 662-377-7100    Fax: 662-377-7115
Jeremy Scott Archer, MD
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 499 Gloster Creek Vlg Ste A1, Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: 662-432-0700    
Dr. Clarance Stephen Farmer Ii, MD
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 499 Gloster Creek Vlg, Suite A1, Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: 662-377-7100    Fax: 662-377-7115
Dr. Paul Farabaugh, MD
Urology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 499 Gloster Creek Vlg, Suite A1, Tupelo, MS 38801
Phone: 662-377-7100    Fax: 662-377-7115

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