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Peter W Whitfield, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Greensboro, NC · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1700838828

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Peter W Whitfield

Credential MD

Sex Male

Practice address 1211 Virginia St, Greensboro, NC, 27401

Phone (336) 275-0927

Enumeration date May 17, 2006

Last updated in NPPES Aug 25, 2021

Taxonomy & licenses

207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 24209 (NC) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
8987204	Medicaid	NC	-

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NPI number for Peter Whitfield?

The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Peter Whitfield is 1700838828, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

Where does Peter Whitfield practice?

The practice location on file with NPPES is in Greensboro, NC. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2021-08-25.