Stephen Whipple, MD
NPI 1386148120 · Neurological Surgery Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Whipple, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1386148120).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386148120
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- 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 tenure38% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 15795 Paul Vega MD DriveHammond, LA 70403Phone: (985) 230-7400Fax: (985) 230-7401
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-19
- Last updated
- 2025-12-01
- Certified
- 2025-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Whipple's NPI number?
- Stephen Whipple's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386148120, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Whipple's specialty?
- Stephen Whipple is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Whipple located?
- Stephen Whipple's practice location on file with NPPES is 4139 Cleveland Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119-5901.
- What is Stephen Whipple's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Whipple is (318) 557-7909.
- Does Stephen Whipple accept Medicare?
- Stephen Whipple is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Whipple's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Whipple's NPI (1386148120) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.