David Whitmer, DO
NPI 1568789519 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Topeka, KS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Whitmer, DO is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Topeka, KS (NPI 1568789519).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568789519
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2012009734 (MO)
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
16 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
834 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 422 | $168 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 233 | $8 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 92 | $114 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 87 | $202 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$202 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 82 | 81 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 79 | 78 |
| Ibuprofen | 29 | 29 |
| Prednisone | 28 | 28 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 25 | 24 |
| Cephalexin | 25 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 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)
- 705 N College StAlbany, MO 64402-1433Phone: (660) 726-3941Fax: (660) 726-3946
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-04-30
- Last updated
- 2023-12-11
- Certified
- 2023-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Whitmer's NPI number?
- David Whitmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568789519, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Whitmer's specialty?
- David Whitmer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Whitmer located?
- David Whitmer's practice location on file with NPPES is 1700 Sw 7th Street, Topeka, KS 66606-1690.
- What is David Whitmer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Whitmer is (785) 295-8000.
- Does David Whitmer accept Medicare?
- David Whitmer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Whitmer's NPI active?
- Yes — David Whitmer's NPI (1568789519) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.