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Dr. Douglas Whittaker , OD

Optometrist • Sabetha, KS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Douglas Whittaker, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Sabetha, KS. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1999, Dr. Whittaker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1002 MAIN ST.

Dr. Whittaker is affiliated with Whittaker And Tang Pa and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1002 Main St

Sabetha, KS 665341831

Telephone 7852842139
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Whittaker Eye Associates Facility NPI 1649375155

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1999

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Sabetha, KS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
27 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 27.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
2 Specialists

Practicing in Sabetha, KS (751 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
29.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Whittaker (27 Years) 27 Yrs
Sabetha Specialty Average (27.0 Years) 27.0 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
384 343 $118.00 $86.50
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
296 290 $150.00 $122.55
92250 Photography of the retina
283 282 $80.00 $33.05
92283 Extended color vision examination
275 274 $65.00 $51.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
257 257 $89.00 $59.69
92285 Photography of content of eyes
214 213 $40.00 $19.37
92134 Imaging of retina
163 156 $57.73 $37.36
92286 Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope
159 157 $50.19 $34.91
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
156 75 $150.00 $109.61
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
132 129 $57.58 $32.85
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
70 67 $50.00 $17.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
68 52 $99.00 $88.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
53 53 $113.00 $118.44
92284 Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report
51 50 $70.00 $33.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
36 36 $159.00 $144.73
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
20 16 $169.00 $103.82
65205 Removal of foreign body in external eye, conjunctiva
13 11 $65.00 $28.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License KS 1700

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 TX 5793TG

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Whittaker And Tang Pa

407 Main St, Seneca, KS 665381925

Phone: 7853363571

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1659483857

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1002 MAIN ST, SABETHA, KS 665341831 (Tel: 7852842139)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 121 S 3RD ST, SABETHA, KS 665342411 (Tel: 7852850982)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DOUGLAS WHITTAKER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #1700 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 11, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548364722
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 11, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

121 S 3rd St

Sabetha, KS 665342411

Phone: 7852850982

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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