Dr Kary G Whitehead, MD - Medicare Sleep Medicine in Meridian, MS

Dr Kary G Whitehead, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine" physician in Meridian, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Sleep Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Neshoba County General Hospital, Meridian Medical Associates, Pa and his current practice location is 2124 14th St, Meridian, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 553-6466.

Dr Kary G Whitehead is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 11437) 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 1215933924.

Contact Information

Dr Kary G Whitehead, MD
2124 14th St,
Meridian, MS 39301-4040
(601) 553-6466
(601) 553-6072



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kary G Whitehead
GenderMale
SpecialitySleep Medicine
Experience38 Years
Location2124 14th St, Meridian, Mississippi
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 Kary G Whitehead attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1215933924
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/20/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123060944
  • Enrollment ID: I20050523000707

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kary G Whitehead such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1215933924NPI-NPPES
00123659MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease 11437 (Mississippi)Secondary
207RS0012XInternal Medicine - Sleep Medicine 11437 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Anderson Regional Medical CtrMeridian, MSHospital
H C Watkins Memorial Hospital IncQuitman, MSHospital
Neshoba County General HospitalPhiladelphia, MSHospital
Rush Foundation HospitalMeridian, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Neshoba County General Hospital620473828924
Meridian Medical Associates, Pa711394779720

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameNeshoba County General Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114057247
PECOS PAC ID: 6204738289
Enrollment ID: O20040121000618

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Entity NameMeridian Medical Associates, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316051766
PECOS PAC ID: 7113947797
Enrollment ID: O20051128000639

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Kary G Whitehead is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kary G Whitehead, MD
2024 15th St Fl 2,
Meridian, MS 39301-4130

Ph: (601) 553-2000
Dr Kary G Whitehead, MD
2124 14th St,
Meridian, MS 39301-4040

Ph: (601) 553-6466

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Christopher W Swift, D.O.
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