Stephanie Whitacre, O.D.
NPI 1609871854 · Optometrist · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephanie Whitacre, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1609871854).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609871854
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1923 (NC)
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
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
454 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 127 | $119 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 104 | $14 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 93 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $85 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 30 | $157 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 29 |
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 | 65 | 24 |
| Timolol Maleate | 25 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 21 | 19 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 21 | 12 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 20 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 12 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 12 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$154 across 3 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
- 2005-06-15
- Last updated
- 2011-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephanie Whitacre's NPI number?
- Stephanie Whitacre's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609871854, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephanie Whitacre's specialty?
- Stephanie Whitacre is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Stephanie Whitacre located?
- Stephanie Whitacre's practice location on file with NPPES is 143 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2539.
- What is Stephanie Whitacre's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephanie Whitacre is (919) 968-3937.
- Does Stephanie Whitacre accept Medicare?
- Stephanie Whitacre is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephanie Whitacre's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephanie Whitacre's NPI (1609871854) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.