Quick answers
- Does Katherine M. Whipple accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Katherine M. Whipple may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Katherine M. Whipple see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 17 Original Medicare patients and 29 services for Katherine M. Whipple. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine M. Whipple's NPI number?
- 1336349786. 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 Katherine M. Whipple, 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 29 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
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).
- Arthritis71%
- High cholesterol65%
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine M. Whipple is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3000 Monroe AveRochester, NY 14618 (585) 444‑3937
Specialties
Other ophthalmologists in Rochester
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, NY — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336349786 |
| 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
- 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