Paton Whimple, DO
NPI 1578651303 · Internal Medicine Physician · Elko, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paton Whimple, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Elko, NV (NPI 1578651303).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578651303
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1158 (NV)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,580 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 952 | $86 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 466 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 35 | $119 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 19 | $3 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 19 | $159 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 72 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 215 | 61 |
| Losartan Potassium | 211 | 63 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 211 | 61 |
| Lisinopril | 158 | 47 |
| Metformin Hcl | 111 | 34 |
| Omeprazole | 110 | 28 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 107 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-10
- Last updated
- 2024-02-28
- Certified
- 2024-02-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paton Whimple's NPI number?
- Paton Whimple's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578651303, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paton Whimple's specialty?
- Paton Whimple is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paton Whimple located?
- Paton Whimple's practice location on file with NPPES is 1995 Errecart Blvd Ste 107, Elko, NV 89801-8336.
- What is Paton Whimple's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paton Whimple is (775) 777-1895.
- Does Paton Whimple accept Medicare?
- Paton Whimple is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paton Whimple's NPI active?
- Yes — Paton Whimple's NPI (1578651303) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.