Laura Whitaker, O.D.
NPI 1710967609 · Optometrist · Athens, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Whitaker, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Athens, AL (NPI 1710967609).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710967609
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S889TA445 (AL)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,019 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 | 214 | $115 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 210 | $33 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 158 | $113 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 104 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 74 | $82 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 57 | $55 |
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 | 73 | 26 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 30 | 13 |
| Cyclosporine | 26 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 26 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 22 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 17 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$111 across 5 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 22984 US Highway 72Athens, AL 35613Phone: (256) 232-2409Fax: (256) 232-2402
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-18
- Last updated
- 2019-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Whitaker's NPI number?
- Laura Whitaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710967609, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Whitaker's specialty?
- Laura Whitaker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Laura Whitaker located?
- Laura Whitaker's practice location on file with NPPES is 22894 US Highway 72, Athens, AL 35613.
- What is Laura Whitaker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Whitaker is (256) 232-2409.
- Does Laura Whitaker accept Medicare?
- Laura Whitaker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Whitaker's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Whitaker's NPI (1710967609) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.