Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nathan Pulkingham, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Whiteville, NC

  • NPI 1588663447
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 73.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
500 Jefferson St
Whiteville, NC 284723634
(910) 642-8011
Mailing address
5301 Virginia Way Ste 300
Brentwood, TN 370277542

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 27, 2021
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #34437
Medicaid
NC #891293F

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588663447. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,206
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$50,676
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 847 443 $35
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 122 83 $78
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 68 26 $67
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 60 51 $11
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination 39 38 $4
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 26 20 $25
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity 25 24 $136
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 19 14 $105

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 150. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$234
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $125.00
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 2 $38.70
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 1 $20.00
Genentech USA, Inc. 1 $19.42
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc. 1 $16.35
BeiGene USA, Inc. 1 $14.81

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$234

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Nathan Pulkingham's medical specialty?
Dr. Nathan Pulkingham practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Whiteville, NC.
Where does Dr. Nathan Pulkingham practice?
Dr. Nathan Pulkingham practices at 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 284723634. Office phone: 9106428011.
What is Dr. Nathan Pulkingham's NPI?
Dr. Nathan Pulkingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588663447, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nathan Pulkingham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nathan Pulkingham accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nathan Pulkingham commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS 88307); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.