Dr David C Whitehead, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Brunswick, GA

Dr David C Whitehead, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Brunswick, Georgia. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Cooperative Healthcare Services, Inc. and his current practice location is 3217 4th St, Brunswick, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (912) 267-0058.

Dr David C Whitehead is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 050852) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1962403766.

Contact Information

Dr David C Whitehead, MD
3217 4th St,
Brunswick, GA 31520-3759
(912) 267-0058
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David C Whitehead
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience25 Years
Location3217 4th St, Brunswick, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr David C Whitehead attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1962403766
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/03/2005
  • Last Update Date: 11/10/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517948573
  • Enrollment ID: I20050822000427

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David C Whitehead such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1962403766NPI-NPPES
592204752AMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 050852 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Southeast Georgia Health System- Brunswick CampusBrunswick, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cooperative Healthcare Services, Inc.9830093640171

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Entity NameCooperative Healthcare Services, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417979402
PECOS PAC ID: 9830093640
Enrollment ID: O20031124000222

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr David C Whitehead, MD
3217 4th St,
Brunswick, GA 31520-3759

Ph: (912) 267-0058
Dr David C Whitehead, MD
3217 4th St,
Brunswick, GA 31520-3759

Ph: (912) 267-0058

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Brunswick, GA

Avery Wade Strickland, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2500 Starling St, Suite #404, Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: 912-264-1520    Fax: 912-264-1526
William George Grubb, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3025 Shrine Rd, Suite 450, Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: 912-264-6133    Fax: 912-267-1415
Viagnehy Fernandez, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2415 Parkwood Dr, Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: 912-466-7188    Fax: 912-466-7185
Jordan Ahnert, APRN
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3226 Hampton Ave Ste A, Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: 912-264-0760    
Marsha J Certain, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2500 Starling St, Suite #404, Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: 912-264-1520    Fax: 912-264-1526
Mrs. Margaret Stoakes Tuten, FNPC, CDE
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2500 Starling St, Suite 605, Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: 912-466-5601    Fax: 912-466-5613
Abhishek Bhurwal, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3217 4th St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: 912-466-4200    

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