Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. William Whetstone, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · San Francisco, CA

  • NPI 1669424131
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
505 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 941432204
(415) 476-1528
fax (415) 353-1799
Mailing address
1635 Divisadero St., Suite 625, Box 1821
San Francisco, CA 941430001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 5, 2008
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A62963
Medicaid
CA #00A629630

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669424131. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
448
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$76,791
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 265 263 $189
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 106 106 $130
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 32 32 $235
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 21 21 $195
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 13 13 $77
93308 Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 11 11 $28

In context: peer comparison

Among 87 peers in San Francisco Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. William Whetstone's medical specialty?
Dr. William Whetstone practices Emergency Medicine Physician in San Francisco, CA.
Where does Dr. William Whetstone practice?
Dr. William Whetstone practices at 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 941432204. Office phone: 4154761528.
What is Dr. William Whetstone's NPI?
Dr. William Whetstone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669424131, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. William Whetstone accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. William Whetstone accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. William Whetstone commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.