James Whitehouse, MD
NPI 1568412468 · Infectious Disease Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Whitehouse, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1568412468).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568412468
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9700423 (NC)
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
1,126 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 50 Minutes99233 | 427 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 169 | $123 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 130 | $5 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 116 | $167 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 109 | $205 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 196 | 23 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 128 | 38 |
| Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudinebrand: Dovato | 127 | 13 |
| Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudibrand: Triumeq | 116 | 11 |
| Rifampin | 60 | 14 |
| Azithromycin | 57 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin | 48 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,108 across 40 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)
- 900 Hendersonville Rd Ste 205Asheville, NC 28803-1753Phone: (828) 258-9635
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-11
- Last updated
- 2022-01-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Whitehouse's NPI number?
- James Whitehouse's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568412468, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Whitehouse's specialty?
- James Whitehouse is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Whitehouse located?
- James Whitehouse's practice location on file with NPPES is 53 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3272.
- What is James Whitehouse's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Whitehouse is (828) 258-9635.
- Does James Whitehouse accept Medicare?
- James Whitehouse is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Whitehouse's NPI active?
- Yes — James Whitehouse's NPI (1568412468) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.