Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Whelan, M.D.
Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Anesthesiology Physician · Anesthesiology Physician · Elkin, NC
- NPI 1598754772
- Accepts Medicare
- 34 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 4 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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180 Parkwood Dr
Elkin, NC 286212430
(336) 527-7000
fax (336) 536-6056 - Additional location
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400 W 16Th St
Pueblo, CO 810032745
(719) 584-4045 - Additional location
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2305 37Th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 587017669
(701) 418-8000 - Additional location
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412 Abiso Ave
San Antonio, TX 782095107
(210) 822-7136 - Mailing address
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100 Kimel Forest Dr
Winston Salem, NC 271036074
Show 1 more location
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 19, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207L00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (4)
- North Carolina #2024-00131 · Indiana #01070742A · Colorado #CDRH.0053739 · North Dakota #20790
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598754772. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
116
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$23,336
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01402 |
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement | 47 | 47 | $257 | |
01214 |
Anesthesia for total hip replacement | 24 | 24 | $297 | |
64448 |
Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter | 12 | 12 | $68 | |
00812 |
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope | 11 | 11 | $97 | |
01938 |
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance | 11 | 11 | $129 | |
64416 |
Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle through catheter | 11 | 11 | $73 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 19. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Whelan's medical specialty?
Dr. James Whelan practices Anesthesiology Physician in Elkin, NC.
Where does Dr. James Whelan practice?
Dr. James Whelan practices at 180 Parkwood Dr, Elkin, NC 286212430. Office phone: 3365277000.
What is Dr. James Whelan's NPI?
Dr. James Whelan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598754772, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Whelan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Whelan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Whelan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (HCPCS 01402); Anesthesia for total hip replacement (HCPCS 01214); Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter (HCPCS 64448). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.