Kenneth Whitlow, D.O.
NPI 1649351842 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Whitlow, D.O. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1649351842).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649351842
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 20A7403 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
64 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 38 | $118 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making99283 | 14 | $70 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 12 | $171 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$171 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-17
- Last updated
- 2017-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Whitlow's NPI number?
- Kenneth Whitlow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649351842, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Whitlow's specialty?
- Kenneth Whitlow is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Whitlow located?
- Kenneth Whitlow's practice location on file with NPPES is 7850 White Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93309-7698.
- What is Kenneth Whitlow's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Whitlow is (661) 619-8191.
- Does Kenneth Whitlow accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Whitlow is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Whitlow's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Whitlow's NPI (1649351842) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.