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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
180 Parkwood Dr
Elkin, NC 286212430
(336) 527-7000
fax (336) 536-6056
Additional location
400 W 16Th St
Pueblo, CO 810032745
(719) 584-4045
Additional location
2305 37Th Ave Sw
Minot, ND 587017669
(701) 418-8000
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Additional location
412 Abiso Ave
San Antonio, TX 782095107
(210) 822-7136
Mailing address
100 Kimel Forest Dr
Winston Salem, NC 271036074

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.