Quick answers
- Does William M. Whetsell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says William M. Whetsell 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 William M. Whetsell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,103 Original Medicare patients and 1,513 services for William M. Whetsell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is William M. Whetsell's NPI number?
- 1265660542. 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 William M. Whetsell, 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 | 1,103 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,513 |
| Different services or procedures | 90 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)247 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)159 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)142 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)103 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)91 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Diabetes39%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
Hospitals where William M. Whetsell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists William M. Whetsell 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.
- Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial HospitalOneonta, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330085
- Bassett HealthcareCooperstown, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330136
- Cox Medical Center BransonBranson, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260094
- Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260040
- University of MD Shore Medical Center at EastonEaston, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210037
Practice locations
Addresses where William M. Whetsell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 2500 Norbury DrColumbia, MO 65202 (904) 399‑5550
- 3858 NW Hwy 31Amity, MO 64422 · Palm Desert Radiology Medical Group Inc (760) 674‑3850
- 4912 N Winthrop Ave, Apt 4nChicago, IL 60640 · Palm Desert Radiology Medical Group Inc (775) 283‑3130
- 54 Hospital DrOsage Beach, MO 65065 · Fred Smeltzer MD and Associates Inc (573) 348‑8353
- 699 Canyon PkwyBranson, MO 65616 (952) 595‑1100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists William M. Whetsell as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sutter Bay Medical Foundation3,829 clinicians in the group
- Mori Bean and Brooks Inc977 clinicians in the group
- Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital763 clinicians in the group
- Virtual Radiologic Professionals LLC397 clinicians in the group
- St Paul Place Specialists, Inc.336 clinicians in the group
- Advanced Radiology P A188 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sutter Bay Medical Foundation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265660542 |
| 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