Brian Whitaker, PA
NPI 1720463649 · Physician Assistant · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brian Whitaker, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1720463649).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720463649
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Surgical Physician Assistant363AS0400X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
177 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 103 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 47 | $29 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 16 | $80 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 11 | $7 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$80 (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 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 25 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 23 | 23 |
| Prednisone | 20 | 20 |
| Azithromycin | 19 | 19 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 13 | 13 |
| Cefdinir | 11 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 11 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 8110 Birmingham WaySan Diego, CA 92123-2758Phone: (858) 966-7711
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-07-21
- Last updated
- 2025-05-12
- Certified
- 2025-05-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brian Whitaker's NPI number?
- Brian Whitaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720463649, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brian Whitaker's specialty?
- Brian Whitaker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Brian Whitaker located?
- Brian Whitaker's practice location on file with NPPES is 725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1601.
- What is Brian Whitaker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brian Whitaker is (650) 497-8000.
- Does Brian Whitaker accept Medicare?
- Brian Whitaker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brian Whitaker's NPI active?
- Yes — Brian Whitaker's NPI (1720463649) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.