Christopher Whipple
NPI 1003181306 · Family Medicine Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Whipple is a Family Medicine Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1003181306).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003181306
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,200 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 1,666 | $102 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 1,184 | $103 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 320 | $115 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 233 | $72 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 110 | $148 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 161 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 644 | 96 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 500 | 41 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 339 | 52 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 261 | 33 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 255 | 32 |
| Furosemide | 236 | 48 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 229 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$273 across 5 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-03-20
- Last updated
- 2015-12-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Whipple's NPI number?
- Christopher Whipple's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003181306, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Whipple's specialty?
- Christopher Whipple is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Whipple located?
- Christopher Whipple's practice location on file with NPPES is 1829 Joseph St, New Orleans, LA 70115-5003.
- What is Christopher Whipple's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Whipple is (985) 381-9517.
- Does Christopher Whipple accept Medicare?
- Christopher Whipple is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Whipple's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Whipple's NPI (1003181306) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-12-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.