Cliff Whigham, D.O.
NPI 1487644910 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cliff Whigham, D.O. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1487644910).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487644910
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- F0077 (TX)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
317 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 161 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 52 | $10 |
| Ct Scan of Chest With Contrast71260 | 45 | $53 |
| Ct Scan of Abdomen and Pelvis With Contrast74177 | 27 | $86 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 19 | $51 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 13 | $10 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$86 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,336 across 23 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4600 E Sam Houston Pkwy SPasadena, TX 77505-3948Phone: (713) 481-3533Fax: (713) 432-0221
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-26
- Last updated
- 2025-09-30
- Certified
- 2025-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cliff Whigham's NPI number?
- Cliff Whigham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487644910, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cliff Whigham's specialty?
- Cliff Whigham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cliff Whigham located?
- Cliff Whigham's practice location on file with NPPES is 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030-1608.
- What is Cliff Whigham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cliff Whigham is (713) 873-2412.
- Does Cliff Whigham accept Medicare?
- Cliff Whigham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cliff Whigham's NPI active?
- Yes — Cliff Whigham's NPI (1487644910) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.