Quick answers
- Does Whitney M. Saunders-Catchings accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Whitney M. Saunders-Catchings 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 M. Saunders-Catchings see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 57 Original Medicare patients and 286 services for Whitney M. Saunders-Catchings. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Whitney M. Saunders-Catchings's NPI number?
- 1629490842. 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 M. Saunders-Catchings, 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 | 57 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 286 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)104 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)55 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)53 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 cholesterol51%
- Arthritis51%
- Diabetes47%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia35%
Practice locations
Addresses where Whitney M. Saunders-Catchings is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1514 E 87th StChicago, IL 60619 (773) 978‑0757
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Whitney M. Saunders-Catchings as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rudyard Smith MD and Associates SC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rudyard Smith MD and Associates SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629490842 |
| 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