Joseph Whitman, DO
NPI 1336548346 · Otolaryngology Physician · Grinnell, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Whitman, DO is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Grinnell, IA (NPI 1336548346).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1336548346
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 05201 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
63 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 41 | $84 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 22 | $42 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$84 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 68 | 29 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 57 | 21 |
| Mometasone Furoate | 23 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | 16 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 14 | 14 |
| Prednisone | 13 | 11 |
| Cephalexin | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$194 across 7 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
- 2014-08-14
- Last updated
- 2019-10-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Whitman's NPI number?
- Joseph Whitman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336548346, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Whitman's specialty?
- Joseph Whitman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Whitman located?
- Joseph Whitman's practice location on file with NPPES is 122 4th Avenue, Grinnell, IA 50112.
- What is Joseph Whitman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Whitman is (461) 236-4323.
- Does Joseph Whitman accept Medicare?
- Joseph Whitman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Whitman's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Whitman's NPI (1336548346) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.