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Dr. Valerie McWhorter, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Bellingham, WA

  • NPI 1164528139
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 6 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3614 Meridian St., Suite 100
Bellingham, WA 982251748
(360) 734-2800
fax (360) 734-3818
Additional location
2901 Squalicum Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 982251851
(360) 734-5400
Additional location
20001 S Rancho Way
Rancho Dominguez, CA 902206318
(310) 225-3221
fax (310) 698-7040
Mailing address
3560 Meridian St Ste 101
Bellingham, WA 982251731

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 21, 2025
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (6)
Washington #MD60428765 · California #A82733 · Arizona #36946 · Alaska #100722 · Nevada #12491 · Oregon #MD153578

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1164528139. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,908
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$76,311
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 939 429 $34
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 610 362 $49
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 115 28 $26
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 45 32 $76
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 45 43 $32
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 37 34 $46
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 23 15 $65
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 23 20 $10
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 21 11 $39
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 19 17 $90

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 313. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Valerie McWhorter's medical specialty?
Dr. Valerie McWhorter practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Bellingham, WA.
Where does Dr. Valerie McWhorter practice?
Dr. Valerie McWhorter practices at 3614 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 982251748. Office phone: 3607342800.
What is Dr. Valerie McWhorter's NPI?
Dr. Valerie McWhorter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164528139, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Valerie McWhorter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Valerie McWhorter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Valerie McWhorter 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, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.