Whitney Edmister, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1417929779 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Whitney Edmister, M.D., PH.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1417929779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417929779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11819 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure25% of score
20 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
2,941 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 351 | $52 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 344 | $48 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 269 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 231 | $8 |
| Dxa Bone Density Measurement of Hip, Pelvis, Spine77080 | 185 | $9 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 162 | $81 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$128 across 1 record (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
- 2006-02-02
- Last updated
- 2020-09-10
- Certified
- 2020-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Whitney Edmister's NPI number?
- Whitney Edmister's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417929779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Whitney Edmister's specialty?
- Whitney Edmister is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Whitney Edmister located?
- Whitney Edmister's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001.
- What is Whitney Edmister's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Whitney Edmister is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Whitney Edmister accept Medicare?
- Whitney Edmister is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Whitney Edmister's NPI active?
- Yes — Whitney Edmister's NPI (1417929779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.