Dick Whitaker, OD
NPI 1235212457 · Optometrist · Ferriday, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dick Whitaker, OD is a Optometrist provider in Ferriday, LA (NPI 1235212457).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235212457
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1060-169T (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
335 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 155 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 65 | $69 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 51 | $136 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 51 | $79 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 13 | $25 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $25–$136 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 466 | 111 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 62 | 15 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 53 | 46 |
| Tobramycin | 31 | 30 |
| Timolol Maleate | 28 | 11 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 19 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 15 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-23
- Last updated
- 2020-06-17
- Certified
- 2020-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dick Whitaker's NPI number?
- Dick Whitaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235212457, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dick Whitaker's specialty?
- Dick Whitaker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Dick Whitaker located?
- Dick Whitaker's practice location on file with NPPES is 210 Serio Blvd, Ferriday, LA 71334-2015.
- What is Dick Whitaker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dick Whitaker is (318) 757-3440.
- Does Dick Whitaker accept Medicare?
- Dick Whitaker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dick Whitaker's NPI active?
- Yes — Dick Whitaker's NPI (1235212457) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.