Quick answers
- Does Paton G. Whimple accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paton G. Whimple 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 Paton G. Whimple see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 336 Original Medicare patients and 1,619 services for Paton G. Whimple. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paton G. Whimple's NPI number?
- 1578651303. 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 Paton G. Whimple, 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 | 336 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,619 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| 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)952 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)466 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)35 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)19 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)19 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%
- Diabetes35%
- Arthritis35%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
- Heart failure20%
Hospitals where Paton G. Whimple works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paton G. Whimple 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.
- Battle Mountain General HospitalBatte MTN, NV · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 291303
- Northeastern Nevada Regional HospitalElko, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290008
Practice locations
Addresses where Paton G. Whimple is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1995 Errecart Blvd, Suite 107Elko, NV 89801 (775) 777‑1895
- 2001 Errecart BlvdElko, NV 89801 (775) 738‑5151
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paton G. Whimple as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hospitalist Services of Nevada-Scherr PC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Elko
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elko, NV — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hospitalist Services of Nevada-Scherr PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences |
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578651303 |
| 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