Quick answers
- Does Shaman Whitson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shaman Whitson 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 Shaman Whitson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 349 Original Medicare patients and 421 services for Shaman Whitson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shaman Whitson's NPI number?
- 1255893921. 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 Shaman Whitson, 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 | 349 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 421 |
| Different services or procedures | 72 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)49 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)48 services
- Anesthesia for electroshock therapy (00104)38 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)27 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)26 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes26%
- Anxiety26%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Hospitals where Shaman Whitson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shaman Whitson 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.
- St Lukes HospitalDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240047
Practice locations
Addresses where Shaman Whitson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 915 E 1st StDuluth, MN 55805 (218) 249‑5555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shaman Whitson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth405 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Duluth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Duluth, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255893921 |
| 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