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- 110 N Drew St, Star City, AR 71667
About Dr. Whipple
Based in Star City, AR, Paul F. Whipple, DO is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Paul graduated from University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine in 1990. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 1,065 Medicare patients across 1,789 services. The services billed most often include injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg, hemoglobin a1c level, and automated urinalysis test. NPI 1447335708 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (870) 628-5391
- Email not available
Practice Locations
110 N DREW ST
Star City, AR 71667
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,789 services · 1,065 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
33 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
94 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of abdomen, 2 views | Imaging | 74019 |
18 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
17 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of hip, 1 view | Imaging | 73501 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views | Imaging | 72050 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
166 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1990 at University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in AR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Whipple's specialty?
Dr. Whipple is a family doctor in Star City, AR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Whipple?
Dr. Whipple is listed at 110 N Drew St, Star City, AR 71667. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Whipple?
The number on file is (870) 628-5391. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Whipple's NPI number?
Dr. Whipple's National Provider Identifier is 1447335708. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Whipple's medical education?
Dr. Whipple attended University of New England, College of Osteo Medicine, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Whipple been practicing?
Dr. Whipple has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Whipple known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Whipple performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 2 views and x-ray of abdomen, 2 views; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with tracing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Whipple confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Whipple. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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