Quick answers
- Does Stephen J. Whipple accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephen J. Whipple 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 Stephen J. Whipple see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,195 Original Medicare patients and 9,811 services for Stephen J. Whipple. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephen J. Whipple's NPI number?
- 1164440632. 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 Stephen J. Whipple, 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 patients | 3,195 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 9,811 |
| Different services or procedures | 138 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)3,155 services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)2,649 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)585 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)462 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)239 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Diabetes29%
Hospitals where Stephen J. Whipple works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephen J. Whipple 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.
- Confluence Health HospitalWenatchee, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500016
- Olympic Medical CenterPort Angeles, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500072
- Overlake Hospital Medical Center & ClinicsBellevue, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500051
- Swedish Medical CenterSeattle, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500027
- Yakima Valley MemorialYakima, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500036
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephen J. Whipple is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 11521 NE 128th St, Suite 200Kirkland, WA 98034 · Evergreen Radia LLC (425) 952‑6100
- 1201 S Miller StWenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 662‑2208
- 13020 Meridian Ave SEverett, WA 98208 (425) 357‑3960
- 1414 N 85th StSeattle, WA 98103 · Swedish Radia Imaging Center at Edmonds LLC (425) 563‑1500
- 18100 NE Union Hill RdRedmond, WA 98052 (425) 498‑2030
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephen J. Whipple as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Swedish Health Services1,037 clinicians in the group
- Central Washington Health Services Association721 clinicians in the group
- Optum Care Washington PLLC683 clinicians in the group
- Yakima Valley Memorial Physicians391 clinicians in the group
- Radia Inc P S277 clinicians in the group
- Swedish Health Services154 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
- Interventional Radiologyalso
Other radiologists in Kirkland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kirkland, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Swedish Health Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164440632 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians