Bethany Whitesell, MD
NPI 1861486946 · Optometrist · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bethany Whitesell, MD is a Optometrist provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1861486946).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861486946
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2004016781 (MO)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,407 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 | 508 | $83 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 215 | $36 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 156 | $111 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 144 | $32 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 128 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 84 | $118 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 503 | 128 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 329 | 204 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 255 | 59 |
| Timolol Maleate | 216 | 62 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 144 | 97 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 144 | 35 |
| Ofloxacin | 140 | 100 |
| Fluorometholone | 68 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$214 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
- 2005-09-06
- Last updated
- 2022-12-15
- Certified
- 2022-12-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bethany Whitesell's NPI number?
- Bethany Whitesell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861486946, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bethany Whitesell's specialty?
- Bethany Whitesell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Bethany Whitesell located?
- Bethany Whitesell's practice location on file with NPPES is 1531 East Bradford Parkway Ste 100, Springfield, MO 65804.
- What is Bethany Whitesell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bethany Whitesell is (417) 887-3900.
- Does Bethany Whitesell accept Medicare?
- Bethany Whitesell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bethany Whitesell's NPI active?
- Yes — Bethany Whitesell's NPI (1861486946) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.