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Nephrology

Christopher Westervelt, MD

Works at hospitals in Hattiesburg, MS · Mississippi

Summary

Christopher Westervelt, MD (Nephrology) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Hattiesburg, MS. NPI 1740290048. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Christopher Westervelt, 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

NephrologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
30Years since medical school (graduated 1996)
Tulane University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Hattiesburg Clinic PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Christopher Westervelt work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Christopher Westervelt at 2 hospitals: Forrest General Hospital and Merit Health Wesley. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Christopher Westervelt see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 13 practice locations, including Collins, MS, Laurel, MS and Picayune, MS. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Christopher Westervelt's specialty?
Medicare lists Nephrology as the primary specialty.
Does Christopher Westervelt accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher Westervelt 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 Christopher Westervelt?
(601) 264-6000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Christopher Westervelt's NPI number?
1740290048. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Christopher Westervelt works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher Westervelt at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Christopher Westervelt is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Christopher Westervelt as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Hattiesburg Clinic PA537 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Mississippi

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1996
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1740290048
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Sources

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