James Whelan, DPM
NPI 1578983144 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Beloit, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Whelan, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Beloit, WI (NPI 1578983144).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578983144
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 367 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 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
785 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 141 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 131 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 91 | $91 |
| X-Ray of Foot, Minimum of 3 Views73630 | 73 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 63 | $62 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonium Lactate | 87 | 59 |
| Gabapentin | 54 | 28 |
| Meloxicam | 49 | 32 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 46 | 31 |
| Methylprednisolone | 42 | 39 |
| Ciclopirox | 19 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 11 | — |
| Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,846 across 32 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-23
- Last updated
- 2020-03-31
- Certified
- 2020-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Whelan's NPI number?
- James Whelan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578983144, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Whelan's specialty?
- James Whelan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is James Whelan located?
- James Whelan's practice location on file with NPPES is Beloit Health System Inc, Beloit, WI 53511-1842.
- What is James Whelan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Whelan is (608) 364-1640.
- Does James Whelan accept Medicare?
- James Whelan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Whelan's NPI active?
- Yes — James Whelan's NPI (1578983144) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.