Charles Whitling, O.D.
NPI 1285784579 · Optometrist · Tunkhannock, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Whitling, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Tunkhannock, PA (NPI 1285784579).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285784579
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OEG001829 (PA)
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
19 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
495 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 271 | $117 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 50 | $83 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 38 | $38 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 34 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 32 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 27 | $53 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 84 | 74 |
| Latanoprost | 81 | 22 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 36 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 16 | — |
| Varenicline Tartratebrand: Tyrvaya | 13 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 13 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$214 across 6 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
- 2007-01-11
- Last updated
- 2022-12-01
- Certified
- 2022-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Whitling's NPI number?
- Charles Whitling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285784579, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Whitling's specialty?
- Charles Whitling is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Charles Whitling located?
- Charles Whitling's practice location on file with NPPES is 304 W Tioga St, Tunkhannock, PA 18657-6615.
- What is Charles Whitling's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Whitling is (570) 836-2224.
- Does Charles Whitling accept Medicare?
- Charles Whitling is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Whitling's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Whitling's NPI (1285784579) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.