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Dr. Karl Whiting , DO

Optometrist • Mobile, AL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Karl Whiting, DO is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Mobile, AL. Practice services are available at 601 E I65 SERVICE RD S under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include exam of visual field with extended testing, imaging of optic nerve. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

601 E I65 Service Rd S

Mobile, AL 366063901

Telephone 2514794458
Fax 2514794824
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Sams East Inc Facility NPI 1073530382

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Mobile, AL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 26.4 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
41 Specialists

Practicing in Mobile, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
74.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2018)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
20 19 $135.26 $41.88
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
11 11 $107.26 $20.72

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-01-26
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL 3A90TA658

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-A90-TA-658

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
631400152 (AL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
631409152 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Provider Number
51524367 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Provider Number
051524367 (AL)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1255738191

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

NPI 1578174728

Registered Pharmacist

Janet Holley

Pharmacist

NPI 1811406424

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 26, 2023

Registered at 601 E I65 SERVICE RD S, MOBILE, AL 366063901 (Tel: 2514794458)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 26, 2023

Registered at PO BOX 850531, MOBILE, AL 366850531 (Tel: 2514794458)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 26, 2023

Optometrist (License #S-A90-TA-658 in AL)

NPI Profile Active January 16, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 16, 2008

Registered at 1303 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE, MOBILE, AL 366522048 (Tel: 2514324117)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 16, 2008

Registered at PO BOX 2048, MOBILE, AL 366522048 (Tel: 2514324117)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 16, 2008

Recorded as KARL WHITING, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 16, 2008

Optometrist (License #3A90TA658 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1417919648
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 04, 2006
Last Update: January 26, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 850531

Mobile, AL 366850531

Phone: 2514794458

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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