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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

David M. Whitehead, MD

Sees patients in Forest Hills, NY · New Hyde Park, NY · New York

Summary

David M. Whitehead, MD (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Forest Hills, NY and New Hyde Park, NY. NPI 1265729115. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about David M. Whitehead, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
16Years since medical school (graduated 2010)
Tufts University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
North Shore-Lij Medical PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does David M. Whitehead see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Forest Hills, NY and New Hyde Park, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is David M. Whitehead's specialty?
Medicare lists Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as the primary specialty.
Does David M. Whitehead accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David M. Whitehead accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for David M. Whitehead?
(718) 830-4000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is David M. Whitehead's NPI number?
1265729115. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where David M. Whitehead is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists David M. Whitehead as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTufts University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2010
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265729115
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians