Quick answers
- Does Mary J. Busby Whitehead accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mary J. Busby Whitehead 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 Mary J. Busby Whitehead see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 135 Original Medicare patients and 811 services for Mary J. Busby Whitehead. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mary J. Busby Whitehead's NPI number?
- 1952356263. 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 Mary J. Busby Whitehead, 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 | 135 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 811 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 84 |
Most frequent services
- Admn sarscov2 vacc 1 dose (90480)94 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)94 services
- 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)85 services
- Sarscov2 vac 50 mcg/0.5ml im (91322)84 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)48 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol63%
- Arthritis54%
- Osteoporosis25%
- Depression24%
- Atrial fibrillation24%
Hospitals where Mary J. Busby Whitehead works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mary J. Busby Whitehead 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.
- Rex HospitalRaleigh, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340114
- UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340061
Practice locations
Addresses where Mary J. Busby Whitehead is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Eastowne DrChapel Hill, NC 27514 (984) 215‑5556
- 101 Manning DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
- 2701 Pickett RdDurham, NC 27705 (919) 419‑9600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mary J. Busby Whitehead as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Legacy Healthcare Services Inc3,223 clinicians in the group
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2,052 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Geriatric Medicineprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other geriatricians in Chapel Hill
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chapel Hill, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Legacy Healthcare Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 1977 (49 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952356263 |
| 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