Steven Whitford, MD
NPI 1073507075 · Ophthalmology Physician · La Crosse, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Whitford, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in La Crosse, WI (NPI 1073507075).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073507075
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 46951 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
10,913 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 6,758 | $25 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 1,160 | $29 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 366 | $27 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 338 | $101 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 287 | $104 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 256 | $30 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 131 | 28 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 78 | 73 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 46 | 14 |
| Timolol Maleate | 44 | 17 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 42 | 31 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 37 | 29 |
| Fluorometholone | 36 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$140 across 4 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
- 2005-09-06
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Whitford's NPI number?
- Steven Whitford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073507075, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Whitford's specialty?
- Steven Whitford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Whitford located?
- Steven Whitford's practice location on file with NPPES is 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601-5429.
- What is Steven Whitford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Whitford is (608) 782-7300.
- Does Steven Whitford accept Medicare?
- Steven Whitford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Whitford's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Whitford's NPI (1073507075) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.