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Active NPI 1952979957 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Samuel A Whittier , MD

Ophthalmology • Ames, IA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Samuel Whittier, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Ames, IA. With approximately 6 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 2020, Dr. Whittier delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2020 PHILADELPHIA ST.

Dr. Whittier is affiliated with Wolfe Clinic Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2020 Philadelphia St

Ames, IA 500108772

Telephone 5152322450
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eye Care Optical, Llc Facility NPI 1891847349

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Utah School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2020

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Ames, IA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
6 Yrs -16.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.0 Yrs
State Avg: 27.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
11 Specialists

Practicing in Ames, IA (233 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Whittier (6 Years) 6 Yrs
Ames Specialty Average (22.0 Years) 22.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-03
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License IA MD-53930

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WI 9029-851

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Wolfe Clinic Inc

117 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson, IA 501292107

Phone: 5153868196

Wolfe Clinic Inc

309 E Church St, Marshalltown, IA 501582946

Phone: 6417546200

Wolfe Clinic Inc

1341 W Main St, Lake City, IA 514491585

Phone: 7124643136

Wolfe Clinic Inc

804 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA 505015746

Phone: 5155767777

Wolfe Clinic Inc

405 S Clark St, Carroll, IA 514013047

Phone: 7127928255

Wolfe Clinic Inc

2020 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA 500108772

Phone: 5152322450

Wolfe Clinic Inc

800 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 500212077

Phone: 5156767014

Wolfe Clinic Inc

1015 Union St, Boone, IA 500364821

Phone: 5154438300

Wolfe Clinic Inc

6200 Westown Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 502667755

Phone: 5152238685

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1316939127

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1417529793

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1497747299

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Daniel Vos , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1548252349

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1700094109

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1942288717

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 September 03, 2025

Registered at 2020 PHILADELPHIA ST, AMES, IA 500108772 (Tel: 5152322450)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 03, 2025

Registered at 309 E CHURCH ST, MARSHALLTOWN, IA 501582919 (Tel: 8005427956)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 04, 2025

Ophthalmology (License #MD-53930 in IA)

NPI Profile Active June 15, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location June 15, 2021

Registered at 600 HIGHLAND AVE, MADISON, WI 537920001 (Tel: 8019410464)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 15, 2021

Registered at 3864 MAPLE GROVE DR APT 104, MADISON, WI 537191824 (Tel: 8019410464)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 15, 2021

Recorded as SAMUEL WHITTIER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 15, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #9029-851 in WI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 15, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1952979957
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 15, 2021
Last Update: September 03, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

309 E Church St

Marshalltown, IA 501582919

Phone: 8005427956

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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