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Nicole L. Whatley, MD

Works at hospitals in Martinsburg, WV · Ranson, WV · West Virginia

Summary

Dr. Nicole L. Whatley, MD is a general surgeon at 203 E 4th Ave, Ranson, WV 25438. Phone: (304) 725-6343. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nicole L. Whatley had 121 Original Medicare patients and 270 services. NPI 1073956553. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: General surgeon (Medicare lists General Surgery)
  • Address: 203 E 4th Ave, Ranson, WV 25438 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (304) 725‑6343
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Berkeley Medical Center, Jefferson Medical Center
  • Group practice: West Virginia University Medical Corporation (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Eastern Virginia Medical School · graduated 2013 (13 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nicole L. Whatley, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Nicole L. Whatley accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nicole L. Whatley accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Nicole L. Whatley see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 121 Original Medicare patients and 270 services for Nicole L. Whatley. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nicole L. Whatley's NPI number?
1073956553. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Nicole L. Whatley, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients121
Services billed to Medicare270
Different services or procedures41
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)45 services
  2. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)36 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)34 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)28 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure70%
  • High cholesterol64%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes40%
  • Depression31%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%

Hospitals where Nicole L. Whatley works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nicole L. Whatley at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Berkeley Medical CenterMartinsburg, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510008
  • Jefferson Medical CenterRanson, WV · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 511319

Practice locations

Addresses where Nicole L. Whatley is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nicole L. Whatley as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • West Virginia University Medical Corporation1,980 clinicians in the group
  • City Hospital Inc161 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other general surgeons in West Virginia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Virginia — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in West Virginia University Medical Corporation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolEastern Virginia Medical School
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1073956553
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians