STEWART WHITNEY – NPI #1497142491
Colon & Rectal Surgery

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Colon & Rectal Surgery

STEWART WHITNEY is a colon & rectal surgeon located in DALLAS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1497142491 to STEWART WHITNEY on April 17, 2015. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208C00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Colon & Rectal Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Oct 04, 2021. 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 STEWART WHITNEY below.

NPI Profile for
STEWART WHITNEY

NPI Number
1497142491
Enumeration Date

(more than 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
STEWART WHITNEY
Primary location
8315 WALNUT HILL LN STE 220
DALLAS, TX 75231-4254
Phone: (214) 343-8565 Fax:
Mailing address
16980 DALLAS PKWY STE 200
DALLAS, TX 75248-1974
Phone: (214) 343-8565 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 04, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for STEWART WHITNEY

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX427851701
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
208C00000X
- Colon & Rectal Surgery (Primary)		 TX T0976
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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

Education
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2015
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
STEWART WHITNEY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL DALLAS
      8200 WALNUT HILL LANE
      DALLAS, TX 75231
    • TEXAS HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL ROCKWALL
      3150 HORIZON ROAD
      ROCKWALL, TX 75032

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