Quick answers
- Does Joseph P. Whitson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joseph P. 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.
- What is Joseph P. Whitson's NPI number?
- 1376686659. 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 Joseph P. Whitson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2400 Lancaster Dr NESalem, OR 97305 (800) 813‑2000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joseph P. Whitson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest1,807 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Salem
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salem, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Northwest
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Texas Hsc, College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376686659 |
| 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
- 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