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Family Practice

Penni Ann Whitten, MD

Sees patients in Phoenix, AZ · Arizona

Summary

Dr. Penni Ann Whitten, MD is a family doctor at 13838 S 46th Pl, Suite 125, Phoenix, AZ 85044. Phone: (480) 783-7000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Penni Ann Whitten had 616 Original Medicare patients and 2,279 services. NPI 1871563197. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 13838 S 46th Pl, Suite 125, Phoenix, AZ 85044 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (480) 783‑7000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Caring for Families PC
  • Medical school: Jc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University · graduated 2002 (24 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Penni Ann Whitten, 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 Penni Ann Whitten accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Penni Ann Whitten 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 Penni Ann Whitten see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 616 Original Medicare patients and 2,279 services for Penni Ann Whitten. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Penni Ann Whitten's NPI number?
1871563197. 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 Penni Ann Whitten, 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 patients616
Services billed to Medicare2,279
Different services or procedures44
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

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)504 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)378 services
  3. Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)277 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)259 services
  5. Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)252 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 cholesterol70%
  • High blood pressure60%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes19%
  • Ischemic heart disease19%
  • Anxiety16%

Practice locations

Addresses where Penni Ann Whitten is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Penni Ann Whitten as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Caring for Families PC2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other family doctors in Phoenix

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Phoenix, AZ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Caring for Families PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolJc Edwards School Of Medicine, Marshall University
Graduation year2002 (24 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871563197
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  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