Quick answers
- Does Samuel A. Whittier accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samuel A. Whittier 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.
- What is Samuel A. Whittier's NPI number?
- 1952979957. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Samuel A. Whittier works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samuel A. Whittier 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.
- Boone County HospitalBoone, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161372
- Stewart Memorial Community HospitalLake City, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161350
Practice locations
Addresses where Samuel A. Whittier is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1015 Union StBoone, IA 50036 (515) 443‑8300
- 117 E Lincoln Way, Suite 100Jefferson, IA 50129 (515) 386‑8196
- 1341 W Main St, Wolfe Eye ClinicLake City, IA 51449 (712) 464‑3136
- 2020 Philadelphia StAmes, IA 50010 (515) 232‑2450
- 309 E Church StMarshalltown, IA 50158 (641) 754‑6200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samuel A. Whittier as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wolfe Clinic Inc39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Iowa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wolfe Clinic Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Utah School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2020 (6 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952979957 |
| 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
- 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