Provider Profile
Shannon M. Whitaker, PA
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Shannon Whitaker
Listed in the NPI registry as a physician assistant, Shannon M. Whitaker, PA practices in Wilmington, NC. Shannon graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1991. Medicare claims data shows Shannon provided 302 services to 277 patients. The services billed most often include imaging for evaluation of swallowing function, drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, and aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (910) 341-1886
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1025 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Wilmington, NC 28401
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
302 services · 277 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 49083 |
57 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance | Procedure | 32555 |
54 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis | Procedure | 38222 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Insertion of stomach tube through nose or mouth using fluoroscopic guidance | Procedure | 43752 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older | Procedure | 36573 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Placement of locating device in breast using imaging guidance, first growth | Procedure | 19281 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function | Imaging | 74230 |
64 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Double contrast x-ray of esophagus | Imaging | 74221 |
22 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
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.
Other physician assistants at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Wilmington 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University of Kentucky College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Shannon M. Whitaker specialize in?
Shannon M. Whitaker is a physician assistant in Wilmington, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Shannon M. Whitaker located?
Shannon M. Whitaker is listed at 1025 Medical Center Dr, Wilmington, NC 28401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Shannon M. Whitaker's phone number?
The number on file is (910) 341-1886. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Shannon M. Whitaker?
Shannon M. Whitaker's National Provider Identifier is 1033194931. 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
Where did Shannon M. Whitaker train?
Shannon M. Whitaker attended University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Shannon M. Whitaker have?
Shannon M. Whitaker has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Shannon M. Whitaker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Shannon M. Whitaker performs procedures including drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance, aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance and biopsy and aspiration of bone marrow sample for diagnosis; reads or performs imaging such as imaging for evaluation of swallowing function and double contrast x-ray of esophagus. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Shannon M. Whitaker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Shannon M. Whitaker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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