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Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)

Duane C. Whitaker, MD

Sees patients in Hanford, CA · Visalia, CA · California

Summary

Duane C. Whitaker, MD (Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Hanford, CA and Visalia, CA. NPI 1609847821. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Duane C. Whitaker, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
47Years since medical school (graduated 1979)
University Of Arizona College Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Adventist Health Physicians NetworkGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Duane C. Whitaker see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Hanford, CA and Visalia, CA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Duane C. Whitaker's specialty?
Medicare lists Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery (MDS) as the primary specialty, and also Dermatology.
Does Duane C. Whitaker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Duane C. Whitaker accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Duane C. Whitaker?
(559) 583-4695, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Duane C. Whitaker's NPI number?
1609847821. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Duane C. Whitaker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Duane C. Whitaker as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Adventist Health Physicians Network628 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other dermatologic surgeons in California

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Arizona College Of Medicine
Graduation year1979
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609847821
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians