Desiree Whittenbarger, APRN
NPI 1982371894 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Ocala, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Desiree Whittenbarger, APRN is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Ocala, FL (NPI 1982371894).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982371894
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11015104 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 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
186 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 97 | $62 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 75 | $106 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 14 | $89 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$106 (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 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 101 | 59 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 75 | 43 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 73 | 46 |
| Furosemide | 52 | 41 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 51 | 38 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 41 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 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
- 2021-08-27
- Last updated
- 2024-10-20
- Certified
- 2024-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Desiree Whittenbarger's NPI number?
- Desiree Whittenbarger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982371894, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Desiree Whittenbarger's specialty?
- Desiree Whittenbarger is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Desiree Whittenbarger located?
- Desiree Whittenbarger's practice location on file with NPPES is 1720 Se 16th Ave Ste 304, Ocala, FL 34471-4620.
- What is Desiree Whittenbarger's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Desiree Whittenbarger is (352) 857-8417.
- Does Desiree Whittenbarger accept Medicare?
- Desiree Whittenbarger is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Desiree Whittenbarger's NPI active?
- Yes — Desiree Whittenbarger's NPI (1982371894) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.