Quick answers
- Does Craig D. Whittlesey accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig D. Whittlesey 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 Craig D. Whittlesey see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 18 Original Medicare patients and 42 services for Craig D. Whittlesey. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig D. Whittlesey's NPI number?
- 1588673883. 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 Craig D. Whittlesey, 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 | 18 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 42 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Blood test, clotting time (85610)37 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 pressure67%
Hospitals where Craig D. Whittlesey works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Craig D. Whittlesey 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.
- Astria Sunnyside HospitalSunnyside, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501330
- Astria Toppenish HospitalToppenish, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500037
- Yakima Valley MemorialYakima, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500036
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig D. Whittlesey is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1420 Ahtanum Ridge DrUnion Gap, WA 98903 (509) 454‑7700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig D. Whittlesey as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- SHC Medical Center Toppenish41 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Union Gap
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Union Gap, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in SHC Medical Center Toppenish
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588673883 |
| 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