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Family Practice

Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone, MD

Works at hospitals in Baton Rouge, LA · Zachary, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone, MD is a family doctor at 1185 Americana Blvd, Suite 2170, Zachary, LA 70791. Phone: (225) 237-1625. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone had 143 Original Medicare patients and 893 services. NPI 1417126277. 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 Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone, 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 Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone 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 Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 143 Original Medicare patients and 893 services for Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone's NPI number?
1417126277. 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 Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone, 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 patients143
Services billed to Medicare893
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)367 services
  2. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)119 services
  3. Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)64 services
  4. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)50 services
  5. Influenza vaccine, inactivated (90653)38 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 cholesterol71%
  • Chronic kidney disease56%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Diabetes31%

Hospitals where Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone 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 Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Vicki Z. Munson-Whetstone as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc191 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Zachary

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Zachary, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Baton Rouge General Physicians Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1417126277
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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