Dr Tom Lee Whitlock, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Asheville, NC

Dr Tom Lee Whitlock, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Asheville, North Carolina. He went to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Digestive Health Partners Pa and his current practice location is 191 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (828) 254-0881.

Dr Tom Lee Whitlock is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 2010-01023) 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 1306985189.

Contact Information

Dr Tom Lee Whitlock, MD
191 Biltmore Ave,
Asheville, NC 28801-4109
(828) 254-0881
(828) 350-3026



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Tom Lee Whitlock
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience20 Years
Location191 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, North Carolina
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 Tom Lee Whitlock attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306985189
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 01/26/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0648395541
  • Enrollment ID: I20100915001111

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tom Lee Whitlock such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306985189NPI-NPPES
4928710OtherNCCIGNA HEALTHCARE
3235668OtherNCUNITED HEALTHCARE
15973OtherNCBCBS NC
5916255MedicaidNC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology 2010-01023 (North Carolina)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NCHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Digestive Health Partners Pa125424405660

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Entity NameDigestive Health Partners Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1326037680
PECOS PAC ID: 1254244056
Enrollment ID: O20031107000467

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Tom Lee Whitlock, MD
191 Biltmore Ave,
Asheville, NC 28801-4109

Ph: (828) 254-0881
Dr Tom Lee Whitlock, MD
191 Biltmore Ave,
Asheville, NC 28801-4109

Ph: (828) 254-0881

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Asheville, NC

Dr. William R Harlan Iii, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 191 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-254-0881    Fax: 828-254-1614
Dr. Nellie E. L. Fleming, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville Hospitalist Group, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-213-4411    Fax: 828-285-9740
Dr. Wade H Saunders Iii, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-274-6000    Fax: 828-277-6350
Marianne Soufas, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 68 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-274-9567    Fax: 828-255-2865
Dr. Bryan J Pace, D.O.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5 Vanderbilt Park Dr, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-274-6000    Fax: 828-274-6025
Zachary Dillon Glenn, DO
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Phone: 828-213-1111    
Dr. Jeffrey Tyler Ramsey, DO
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 123 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803
Phone: 828-407-2415    Fax: 828-412-4171

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