Quick answers
- Does Craig F. Whitfield accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig F. Whitfield 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 F. Whitfield see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 133 Original Medicare patients and 699 services for Craig F. Whitfield. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig F. Whitfield's NPI number?
- 1689714693. 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 F. Whitfield, 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 | 133 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 699 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)427 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)83 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)56 services
- Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (80307)48 services
- Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms (G0482)43 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).
- Arthritis73%
- High blood pressure71%
- High cholesterol71%
- Depression41%
- Anxiety32%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig F. Whitfield is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11306 Bridgeport Way SWLakewood, WA 98499 (253) 983‑9390
- 4029 Northwest AveBellingham, WA 98226
- 4404 80th St NEMarysville, WA 98270 (360) 839‑6778
- 6808 220th St SW, Suite 201Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (360) 839‑6778
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig F. Whitfield as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sound Pain Alliance46 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Lakewood
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakewood, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sound Pain Alliance
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689714693 |
| 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