# John E. Whalen, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/john-whalen-md-1285694802
NPI: 1285694802
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

John E. Whalen, MD is a nephrology based in Darlington, WI practicing at Southwest Health Center Inc with NPI 1285694802.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Nephrology
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA, RJ & L CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 1973
- NPI: 1285694802 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1285694802))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Southwest Health Center Inc
- Address: 133 Performance Dr, Darlington, WI, 535309393
- Phone: (608) 776-4413
- Group practice size: 116 members

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Illinois](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-illinois) — 78 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 7 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Molina Healthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/molina-healthcare) — 3 plans
- [Wellmark BCBS Iowa](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/wellmark-bcbs-iowa) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers John E. Whalen, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1285694802).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 1 disclosed payment from medical industry sources totaling approximately $16.

Largest disclosed payer: Ardelyx, Inc. ($16 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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