Quick answers
- Does Richard G. Whitehurst Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard G. Whitehurst Iii 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 Richard G. Whitehurst Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 116 Original Medicare patients and 257 services for Richard G. Whitehurst Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard G. Whitehurst Iii's NPI number?
- 1972540508. 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 Richard G. Whitehurst Iii, 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 | 116 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 257 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)56 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)33 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)18 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)13 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)13 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis49%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Diabetes25%
- Depression21%
Hospitals where Richard G. Whitehurst Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard G. Whitehurst Iii 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.
- Redlands Community HospitalRedlands, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050272
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard G. Whitehurst Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 275 N El Cielo RdPalm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323‑8657
- 7000 Boulder AveHighland, CA 92346 (909) 862‑1191
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard G. Whitehurst Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Beaver Medical Group P C247 clinicians in the group
- Desert Medical Group Inc74 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Palm Springs
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palm Springs, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Beaver Medical Group P C
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | College Of Osteo Med Of The Pacific At Pomona |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972540508 |
| 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