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Diagnostic Radiology

Gert Van Der Westhuizen, MD

Works at hospitals in Greeneville, TN · Johnson City, TN · Abingdon, VA … · Tennessee, Virginia

Summary

Dr. Gert Van Der Westhuizen, MD is a radiologist at 1 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN 37620. Phone: (423) 844-2200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Gert Van Der Westhuizen had 1,369 Original Medicare patients and 1,772 services. NPI 1306839105. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gert Van Der Westhuizen, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Gert Van Der Westhuizen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gert Van Der Westhuizen 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 Gert Van Der Westhuizen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,369 Original Medicare patients and 1,772 services for Gert Van Der Westhuizen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Gert Van Der Westhuizen's NPI number?
1306839105. 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 Gert Van Der Westhuizen, 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 patients1,369
Services billed to Medicare1,772
Different services or procedures124
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)269 services
  2. Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (78815)264 services
  3. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)115 services
  4. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)98 services
  5. Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)75 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%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Anxiety41%
  • Ischemic heart disease40%
  • COPD40%

Hospitals where Gert Van Der Westhuizen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gert Van Der Westhuizen 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gert Van Der Westhuizen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gert Van Der Westhuizen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Blue Ridge Radiology PC76 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Bristol

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bristol, TN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Blue Ridge Radiology PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1997 (29 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1306839105
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians