Quick answers
- Does Whitney W. Hovenic accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Whitney W. Hovenic 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 Whitney W. Hovenic see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 891 Original Medicare patients and 82,465 services for Whitney W. Hovenic. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Whitney W. Hovenic's NPI number?
- 1487826764. 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 Whitney W. Hovenic, 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 | 891 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 82,465 |
| Different services or procedures | 111 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg (J7345)78,800 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)539 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)407 services
- Application of light to destroy precancer skin growth (96567)392 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)283 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis39%
- Ischemic heart disease19%
- Diabetes17%
- Atrial fibrillation17%
Practice locations
Addresses where Whitney W. Hovenic is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3640 Warren Way, Suite 100Reno, NV 89509 (775) 324‑0699
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Whitney W. Hovenic as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mountain West Derm - Blackhart PLLC105 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Reno
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Reno, NV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mountain West Derm - Blackhart PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Nevada School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487826764 |
| 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