Russell Whatley, O.D.
NPI 1740358076 · Optometrist · Opelika, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Russell Whatley, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Opelika, AL (NPI 1740358076).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740358076
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S-720-TA-192 (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
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
435 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 | 78 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 60 | $49 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 60 | $107 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 55 | $76 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 51 | $84 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 225 | 49 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 66 | 16 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 53 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 29 | 25 |
| Cyclosporine | 26 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 25 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$63 across 4 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
- 2006-12-04
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Russell Whatley's NPI number?
- Russell Whatley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740358076, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Russell Whatley's specialty?
- Russell Whatley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Russell Whatley located?
- Russell Whatley's practice location on file with NPPES is 518 Avenue a, Opelika, AL 36801-5064.
- What is Russell Whatley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Russell Whatley is (334) 745-3112.
- Does Russell Whatley accept Medicare?
- Russell Whatley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Russell Whatley's NPI active?
- Yes — Russell Whatley's NPI (1740358076) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.