Quick answers
- Does Joshua D. Whittington accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua D. Whittington 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 Joshua D. Whittington see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 94 Original Medicare patients and 248 services for Joshua D. Whittington. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Joshua D. Whittington's NPI number?
- 1508637091. 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 Joshua D. Whittington, 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 | 94 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 248 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)75 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)15 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 pressure69%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis50%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- COPD23%
Hospitals where Joshua D. Whittington works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua D. Whittington 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.
- Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260040
- Cox Monett HospitalMonett, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261329
Practice locations
Addresses where Joshua D. Whittington is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1601 Branson Hills Pkwy, Suite 130Branson, MO 65616 (417) 348‑8400
- 1819 S National AveSpringfield, MO 65804
- 2200 E Cleveland StMonett, MO 65708 (417) 354‑1570
- 3525 E Battlefield St, Suite 100Springfield, MO 65809 (417) 269‑0065
- 3801 S National AveSpringfield, MO 65807 (417) 269‑6000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Joshua D. Whittington as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lester E Cox Medical Centers345 clinicians in the group
- Skaggs Community Hospital Association221 clinicians in the group
- Cox-Monett Hospital Inc71 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Branson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Branson, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lester E Cox Medical Centers
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508637091 |
| 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