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Family Practice

Michael R. Whitford, MD

Works at hospitals in Eureka, IL · Peoria, IL · Pekin, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Michael R. Whitford, MD is a family doctor at 201 N Cummings Ln, Washington, IL 61571. Phone: (309) 444-3627. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Michael R. Whitford had 468 Original Medicare patients and 2,801 services. NPI 1164439980. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Michael R. Whitford, 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 Michael R. Whitford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael R. Whitford 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 Michael R. Whitford see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 468 Original Medicare patients and 2,801 services for Michael R. Whitford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Michael R. Whitford's NPI number?
1164439980. 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 Michael R. Whitford, 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 patients468
Services billed to Medicare2,801
Different services or procedures57
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)419 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)324 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)296 services
  4. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)292 services
  5. Blood test, clotting time (85610)123 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%
  • Arthritis34%
  • Diabetes26%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%

Hospitals where Michael R. Whitford works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael R. Whitford 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael R. Whitford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael R. Whitford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Carle Health Care Incorporated1,666 clinicians in the group
  • Methodist Medical Center of Illinois382 clinicians in the group
  • Proctor Health Systems105 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Carle Health Care Incorporated

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164439980
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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