Active NPI 1750376414 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John B. Whitlow , OD

Optometrist • Lagrange, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Whitlow, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Lagrange, GA. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1991, Dr. Whitlow delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 407 S GREENWOOD ST.

Dr. Whitlow is affiliated with John B. Whitlow, O.D.P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of cataract with insertion of lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

407 S Greenwood St

Lagrange, GA 302403123

Telephone 7068820616

Fax 7068828515

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 John B. Whitlow, O.d.p.c. Facility NPI 1285843524

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Lagrange, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +4.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 31.0 Yrs

State Avg: 22.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Lagrange, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

4.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Whitlow (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Lagrange Specialty Average (31.0 Years) 31.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,250	13	$2.22	$1.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	171	169	$79.00	$78.01
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	83	83	$79.00	$78.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	43	35	$68.00	$67.14
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$97.00	$95.58
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$109.00	$96.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	3,240	22	$2.22	$1.11
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	188	183	$79.00	$77.96
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	70	70	$79.00	$78.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	63	36	$68.00	$67.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	12	$97.00	$95.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$109.00	$105.19

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	176	175	$79.00	$78.24
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	72	72	$79.00	$78.44
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	34	29	$68.00	$67.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	16	$97.00	$91.51

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	169	168	$79.00	$79.00
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	87	87	$79.00	$79.00
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	35	$68.00	$68.00
92250 Photography of the retina	14	14	$85.29	$36.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	131	131	$79.00	$78.85
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	60	60	$79.00	$78.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	19	$97.00	$96.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	21	$68.00	$67.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$109.00	$103.37
92250 Photography of the retina	15	15	$87.00	$42.37

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	176	176	$79.00	$78.02
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	58	58	$79.00	$77.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	47	36	$68.00	$67.19
92250 Photography of the retina	21	21	$87.00	$47.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	16	$97.00	$95.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$109.00	$103.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	153	153	$79.00	$77.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	69	69	$79.00	$77.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	45	34	$68.00	$66.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	15	$97.00	$95.58
92250 Photography of the retina	25	25	$87.00	$49.93
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$108.17	$98.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	166	165	$79.00	$78.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	73	48	$68.00	$65.79
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	58	58	$79.00	$77.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	22	17	$97.00	$95.60
92250 Photography of the retina	19	19	$87.00	$57.61
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	19	13	$200.00	$115.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$109.00	$97.73

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA OPT001301

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

000546125A (GA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

5243394001 (GA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Dmerc

0522840001 (GA)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Railroad Retirem

410024976 (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

John B. Whitlow, O.d.p.c.

407 S Greenwood St, Lagrange, GA 302403123

John B. Whitlow, O.d.p.c.

407 S Greenwood St, Lagrange, GA 302403123

Phone: 7068820616

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Donna Whitlow , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1528053618

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 06, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 06, 2010

Registered at 407 S GREENWOOD ST, LAGRANGE, GA 302403123 (Tel: 7068820616)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2010

Registered at 407 S GREENWOOD ST, LAGRANGE, GA 302403123 (Tel: 7068820616)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 06, 2010

Recorded as JOHN WHITLOW, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2010

Optometrist (License #OPT001301 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 19, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750376414

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 19, 2005

Last Update: July 06, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

407 S Greenwood St

Lagrange, GA 302403123

Phone: 7068820616

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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