WILLIAM E. WHISSELL MD – NPI #1881603553
Psychiatry & Neurology

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

WILLIAM WHISSELL is a psychiatry & neurologist located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1881603553 to WILLIAM WHISSELL on August 05, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084P0800X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Sep 16, 2019. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for WILLIAM WHISSELL below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIAM E. WHISSELL

NPI Number
1881603553
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIAM E. WHISSELL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
THE CENTER FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
265 BOULEVARD NE
ATLANTA, GA 30312
Phone: (404) 665-8600 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
1636 Connally Dr
East Point, GA 30344-2558
Phone: (404) 762-4042
Fax: (404) 762-3114
River Edge Behavioral Health
175 Emery Highway
Macon, GA 31217-3692
Phone: (478) 803-7700
Fax: (478) 803-8596
Mailing address
PO BOX 91925
EAST POINT, GA 30364-1925
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
2084P0800X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry (Primary)
GA 048006

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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