2026 NPPES data Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist NPI 1578537072 CRNA
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William Whisenhunt, CRNA

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Nashville, Tennessee. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
14
Medicare Part D claims · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist avg: 282

What the federal data shows

William Whisenhunt, CRNA filed 14 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Nashville, Tennessee.

14
Part D claims, 2023

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William Whisenhunt, CRNA's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

14 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about William Whisenhunt, CRNA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/14/2006

NPI 1578537072

Primary specialty

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

High-volume

62,433 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

14 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 282

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist share within Tennessee

1. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

William Whisenhunt, CRNA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider holding CRNA credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 936-2000. NPI 1578537072 was issued on 02/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Whisenhunt most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 14 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 62,433 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 282 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
Nashville, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1578537072
Specialty Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Credentials CRNA
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/14/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where William Whisenhunt, CRNA bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Lakeshore Anesthesia PC
Hobart, IN

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

14
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
40
Total Day Supply
1,200
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.74

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Overview

How William Whisenhunt, CRNA fits within the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist landscape nationally.

62,433
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Providers in US
55
States with Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
282
Avg Claims per Provider

William Whisenhunt, CRNA's 14 claims are below the specialty average of 282.

Nearby Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Providers in Tennessee

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Tennessee, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Whisenhunt.

Compare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Tennessee medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Whisenhunt, CRNA's specialty?
William Whisenhunt, CRNA specializes in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and practices in Nashville, Tennessee. Credentials: CRNA.
How much does William Whisenhunt, CRNA prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, William Whisenhunt, CRNA wrote 14 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is William Whisenhunt, CRNA located?
William Whisenhunt, CRNA is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 936-2000.
What is William Whisenhunt, CRNA's NPI number?
William Whisenhunt, CRNA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578537072, issued on 02/14/2006.
How many Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist providers are there in the US?
There are 62,433 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist providers across 55 states in the US. The average Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider writes 282 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does William Whisenhunt, CRNA accept Medicare?
William Whisenhunt, CRNA appears in CMS Medicare data with 14 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify William Whisenhunt, CRNA's credentials?
William Whisenhunt, CRNA's NPI is 1578537072 with credentials CRNA. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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