Deborah Planes Whittington, ARNP
NPI 1548704505 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Fort Myers, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Deborah Planes Whittington, ARNP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Fort Myers, FL (NPI 1548704505).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1548704505
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ARNP 9189598 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 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
153 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 95 | $68 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 20 | $113 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 15 | $148 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 12 | $101 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 11 | $43 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $43–$148 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 113 | 58 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 80 | 29 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 53 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 45 | 19 |
| Lisinopril | 41 | 18 |
| Nitroglycerin | 41 | 25 |
| Hydralazine Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$580 across 11 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)
- 1002 Country Club BlvdCape Coral, FL 33990-3025Phone: (239) 938-2000Fax: (239) 278-0404
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-12-10
- Last updated
- 2025-04-17
- Certified
- 2025-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Deborah Planes Whittington's NPI number?
- Deborah Planes Whittington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548704505, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Deborah Planes Whittington's specialty?
- Deborah Planes Whittington is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Deborah Planes Whittington located?
- Deborah Planes Whittington's practice location on file with NPPES is 1550 Barkley Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33907-4539.
- What is Deborah Planes Whittington's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Deborah Planes Whittington is (239) 938-2000.
- Does Deborah Planes Whittington accept Medicare?
- Deborah Planes Whittington is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Deborah Planes Whittington's NPI active?
- Yes — Deborah Planes Whittington's NPI (1548704505) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.