Walter Whitley, MD
NPI 1013976711 · Optometrist · Norfolk, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walter Whitley, MD is a Optometrist provider in Norfolk, VA (NPI 1013976711).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013976711
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0618001719 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,109 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 1,121 | $88 |
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 687 | $22 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 487 | $123 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 223 | $35 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 148 | $61 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 74 | $39 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 200 | 70 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 184 | 103 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 143 | 51 |
| Fluorometholone | 128 | 93 |
| Timolol Maleate | 126 | 48 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 116 | 84 |
| Cyclosporine | 110 | 54 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 85 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$96,085 across 199 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-21
- Last updated
- 2013-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walter Whitley's NPI number?
- Walter Whitley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013976711, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walter Whitley's specialty?
- Walter Whitley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Walter Whitley located?
- Walter Whitley's practice location on file with NPPES is 241 Corporate Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23502-4965.
- What is Walter Whitley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walter Whitley is (757) 622-2200.
- Does Walter Whitley accept Medicare?
- Walter Whitley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walter Whitley's NPI active?
- Yes — Walter Whitley's NPI (1013976711) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.