Quick answers
- Does Ashley R. Whitson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashley R. 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Ashley R. Whitson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 196 Original Medicare patients and 693 services for Ashley R. Whitson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ashley R. Whitson's NPI number?
- 1396361101. 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 Ashley R. Whitson, 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 | 196 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 693 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)283 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)183 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)107 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)58 services
- Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and (G0180)13 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Anxiety45%
Hospitals where Ashley R. Whitson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ashley R. Whitson 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.
- Baton Rouge General Medical CenterBaton Rouge, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190065
- Pointe Coupee General HospitalNew Roads, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191316
Practice locations
Addresses where Ashley R. Whitson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8585 Picardy AveBaton Rouge, LA 70809 (225) 763‑4764
- 8595 Picardy AveBaton Rouge, LA 70809
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ashley R. Whitson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Baton Rouge Clinic, a Medical Corporation287 clinicians in the group
- Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc191 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Baton Rouge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baton Rouge, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Baton Rouge Clinic, a Medical Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396361101 |
| 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