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Orthopedic Surgery

John T. Whalen, MD

Works at hospitals in Troy, NY · Albany, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. John T. Whalen, MD is an orthopedic surgeon at 121 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205. Phone: (518) 489-2663. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, John T. Whalen had 360 Original Medicare patients and 830 services. NPI 1720055130. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Orthopedic surgeon (Medicare lists Orthopedic Surgery)
  • Address: 121 Everett Rd, Albany, NY 12205 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (518) 489‑2663
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Samaritan Hospital, St Peter's Hospital
  • Group practice: Orthopedicsny, LLP
  • Medical school: Yale University School Of Medicine · graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about John T. Whalen, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does John T. Whalen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says John T. Whalen 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 John T. Whalen see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 360 Original Medicare patients and 830 services for John T. Whalen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is John T. Whalen's NPI number?
1720055130. 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 John T. Whalen, 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 patients360
Services billed to Medicare830
Different services or procedures69
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)99 services
  2. X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (72110)76 services
  3. Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)64 services
  4. X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)38 services
  5. X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)38 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Ischemic heart disease42%
  • Anxiety34%
  • Diabetes33%

Hospitals where John T. Whalen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists John T. Whalen 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.

  • Samaritan HospitalTroy, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330180
  • St Peter's HospitalAlbany, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330057

Practice locations

Addresses where John T. Whalen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists John T. Whalen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Orthopedicsny, LLP112 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other orthopedic surgeons in Albany

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albany, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Orthopedicsny, LLP

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolYale University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720055130
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians