Roy Whitaker, MD
NPI 1285638866 · Ophthalmology Physician · Greensboro, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Roy Whitaker, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Greensboro, NC (NPI 1285638866).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285638866
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26482 (NC)
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
21 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
335 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 | 131 | $85 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $120 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 41 | $59 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 37 | $117 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 36 | $34 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 29 | $14 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 345 | 103 |
| Latanoprost | 254 | 69 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 125 | 39 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 117 | 54 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 114 | 28 |
| Netarsudil Mesylatebrand: Rhopressa | 105 | 25 |
| Brimonidine Tartratebrand: Alphagan P | 98 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$296 across 14 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
- 2005-06-10
- Last updated
- 2010-03-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Roy Whitaker's NPI number?
- Roy Whitaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285638866, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Roy Whitaker's specialty?
- Roy Whitaker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Roy Whitaker located?
- Roy Whitaker's practice location on file with NPPES is 3312 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, NC 27410-2402.
- What is Roy Whitaker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Roy Whitaker is (336) 282-5000.
- Does Roy Whitaker accept Medicare?
- Roy Whitaker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Roy Whitaker's NPI active?
- Yes — Roy Whitaker's NPI (1285638866) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.