Valerie Mcwhorter, M.D.
NPI 1164528139 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Bellingham, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164528139
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A82733 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,622 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 906 | $34 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 466 | $44 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 114 | $26 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 44 | $32 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 37 | $75 |
| Evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate With Interpretation and Report88173 | 16 | $64 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 20001 S Rancho WayRancho Dominguez, CA 90220-6318Phone: (310) 225-3221Fax: (310) 698-7040
- 2901 Squalicum PkwyBellingham, WA 98225-1851Phone: (360) 734-5400
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-16
- Last updated
- 2025-02-21
- Certified
- 2025-02-21
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.