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Active NPI 1902478712 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Whitney Mary Kost , MSPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant • Durham, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Whitney Kost, MSPAS, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Durham, NC. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 2021, Whitney Kost delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P.

Whitney Kost is affiliated with Animo Sano Psychiatry Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr Ste P

Durham, NC 277136102

Telephone 9193917202
Fax 9193917203
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Animo Sano Psychiatry Pllc Facility NPI 1568043537

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Durham, NC

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -5.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.5 Yrs
State Avg: 13.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
515 Specialists

Practicing in Durham, NC (9374 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
21.6% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kost (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Durham Specialty Average (10.5 Years) 10.5 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-10-15
Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NC 0010-13065

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Animo Sano Psychiatry Pllc

5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr, Durham, NC 277136102

Phone: 9193917202

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

12 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location October 15, 2025

Registered at 5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P, DURHAM, NC 277136102 (Tel: 9193917202)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 15, 2025

Registered at 5501 FORTUNES RIDGE DR STE P, DURHAM, NC 277136102 (Tel: 9193917202)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 15, 2025

Physician Assistant (License #0010-13065 in NC)

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Updated Practice Location March 01, 2023

Registered at 7850 BRIER CREEK PKWY UNIT 100, RALEIGH, NC 276178900 (Tel: 9197484878)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 01, 2023

Registered at 4705 UNIVERSITY DRIVE, BLDG 700, DURHAM, NC 27707 (Tel: 9192371337)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 09, 2023

Recorded as WHITNEY KOST, MSPAS, PA-C

NPI Profile Active July 12, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 12, 2021

Registered at UKPA 900 SOUTH LIMESTONE, LEXINGTON, KY 40503 (Tel: 8593231100)

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Updated Practice Location July 12, 2021

Registered at 900 SOUTH LIMESTONE, LEXINGTON, KY 40503 (Tel: 8593231100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 12, 2021

Recorded as WHITNEY KOST, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 12, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 12, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902478712
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 12, 2021
Last Update: October 15, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5501 Fortunes Ridge Dr Ste P

Durham, NC 277136102

Phone: 9193917202

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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