Quick answers
- Does Valerie C. McWhorter accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valerie C. McWhorter 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 Valerie C. McWhorter see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 702 Original Medicare patients and 1,822 services for Valerie C. McWhorter. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valerie C. McWhorter's NPI number?
- 1164528139. 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 Valerie C. McWhorter, 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 | 702 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,822 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)1,372 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)114 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)58 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)37 services
- Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report (88173)16 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 cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes21%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Depression20%
Hospitals where Valerie C. McWhorter works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valerie C. McWhorter 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.
- Providence St. Joseph HospitalOrange, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050069
- Salem HospitalSalem, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380051
Practice locations
Addresses where Valerie C. McWhorter is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 20001 S Rancho WayRancho Dominguez, CA 90220 (310) 225‑3244
- 4101 Torrance BlvdTorrance, CA 90503 (310) 225‑3244
- 665 Winter St SE, Building B 2nd FlSalem, OR 97301 (503) 561‑5350
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valerie C. McWhorter as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Affiliated Pathologists Medical Group, Inc.45 clinicians in the group
- Pacific Pathology Associates Inc17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Rancho Dominguez
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rancho Dominguez, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Affiliated Pathologists Medical Group, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164528139 |
| 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