Summary

Dr. Payton Whiddon specializes in family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. They completed medical school at Florida State University College of Medicine before pursuing an internship at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Whiddon then completed their residency training at Tidelands Health Medical University of South Carolina. They provide care in English for their patients.

Dr. Whiddon practices at Willis Knighton Medical Center and sees patients in Ruston, Louisiana. They focus on managing high blood pressure conditions, including pediatric hypertension cases and hypertensive emergencies. Their practice includes performing routine blood work and urine testing to monitor patient health. Dr. Whiddon also conducts complete blood count tests to assess overall wellness and diagnose various conditions.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Tidelands Health Medical University of South Carolina
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

WK Family Medicine Ruston

2916 N. Trenton St.Ruston, LA 71270
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Family MedicineFamily MedicineNurse PractitionerFamily Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Ruston , LASugar Land , TXRuston , LAJonesboro , LA
Med School: Florida State University College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Payton Whiddon

  • AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred
  • Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO
  • Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB
  • CIGNA Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care (Aetna)
  • First Health
  • GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)
  • Gilsbar
  • Health Plus of Louisiana
  • Humana
  • Humana Choice PPO
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
  • IMA of Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (Aetna)
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Medicare Traditional Part B
  • Multiplan
  • Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Plans

Medical Specialties

Dr. Payton Whiddon has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

Dr. Payton Whiddon holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Tidelands Health Medical University of South Carolina.

Internship

Completed their internship at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Florida State University College of Medicine.

NPI Number

Dr. Whiddon's NPI number is 1528647567.

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Dr. Payton Whiddon speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Payton Whiddon affiliated with?
Dr. Payton Whiddon is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.

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