Brent Whitehead, M.D.
NPI 1528012028 · Family Medicine Physician · Bellingham, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brent Whitehead, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Bellingham, WA (NPI 1528012028).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528012028
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 89965 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
462 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 159 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 90 | $91 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 60 | $167 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 37 | $50 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 36 | $2 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 100 | 97 |
| Prednisone | 88 | 78 |
| Cephalexin | 60 | 56 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 54 | 51 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 35 | 28 |
| Mupirocin | 32 | 30 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 30 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$24 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1990 Hospital Dr Ste 110Sedro Woolley, WA 98284-9315Phone: (360) 856-8830Fax: (360) 714-2520
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-19
- Last updated
- 2023-10-19
- Certified
- 2023-10-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brent Whitehead's NPI number?
- Brent Whitehead's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528012028, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brent Whitehead's specialty?
- Brent Whitehead is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Brent Whitehead located?
- Brent Whitehead's practice location on file with NPPES is 4545 Cordata Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98226-7123.
- What is Brent Whitehead's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brent Whitehead is (360) 738-2200.
- Does Brent Whitehead accept Medicare?
- Brent Whitehead is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brent Whitehead's NPI active?
- Yes — Brent Whitehead's NPI (1528012028) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.