Quick answers
- Does Michelle L. Whitford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michelle L. Whitford 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 Michelle L. Whitford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 146 Original Medicare patients and 189 services for Michelle L. Whitford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michelle L. Whitford's NPI number?
- 1740490200. 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 Michelle L. Whitford, 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 | 146 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 189 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)79 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)52 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)28 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Anxiety40%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
Hospitals where Michelle L. Whitford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michelle L. Whitford 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.
- MyMichigan Medical Center AlmaAlma, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230030
- MyMichigan Medical Center AlpenaAlpena, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230036
- MyMichigan Medical Center ClareClare, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 230180
- MyMichigan Medical Center SaginawSaginaw, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230077
- Thedacare Medical Center-WaupacaWaupaca, WI · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 521334
Practice locations
Addresses where Michelle L. Whitford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1501 W Chisholm StAlpena, MI 49707 (989) 356‑7252
- 2463 S M, Suite 30West Branch, MI 48661 (989) 345‑3660
- 300 E Warwick DrAlma, MI 48801 (989) 466‑7050
- 4599 Towne Centre RdSaginaw, MI 48604 (989) 497‑3000
- 4851 E Pickard St, Suite 1000Mt Pleasant, MI 48858 (989) 956‑9069
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michelle L. Whitford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cep America LLC1,023 clinicians in the group
- MyMichigan Medical Center Alma145 clinicians in the group
- MyMichigan Medical Center Clare131 clinicians in the group
- MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena91 clinicians in the group
- MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch76 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Alpena
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alpena, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cep America LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740490200 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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