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Active NPI 1982577631 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Whitney Welder , OD

Optometrist • Saint Cloud, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Whitney Welder, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Saint Cloud, MN. With approximately 1 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2025, Dr. Welder delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1545 NORTHWAY DR STE 120.

Dr. Welder is affiliated with Eagan Eye Clinic Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1545 Northway Dr Ste 120

Saint Cloud, MN 563031941

Telephone 3202532441
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eagan Eye Clinic Llc Facility NPI 1528665544

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2025

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saint Cloud, MN

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
1 Yrs -18.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.9 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
30 Specialists

Practicing in Saint Cloud, MN (1178 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. Welder (1 Years) 1 Yrs
Saint Cloud Specialty Average (19.9 Years) 19.9 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-11-24
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 4025

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

Eagan Eye Clinic Llc

1545 Northway Dr, Saint Cloud, MN 563031941

Phone: 3202532441

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1023005386

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1083601165

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1225025927

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1225664592

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 24, 2025

Registered at 1545 NORTHWAY DR STE 120, SAINT CLOUD, MN 563031941 (Tel: 3202532441)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 24, 2025

Optometrist (License #4025 in MN)

NPI Profile Active September 29, 2025

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 29, 2025

Registered at 315 11TH ST N STE A, WAHPETON, ND 580754101 (Tel: 7014034513)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 29, 2025

Registered at 315 11TH ST N STE A, WAHPETON, ND 580754101 (Tel: 7014034513)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 29, 2025

Recorded as WHITNEY WELDER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 29, 2025

Optometrist (License #837 in ND)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 29, 2025

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1982577631
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 29, 2025
Last Update: November 24, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

315 11th St N Ste A

Wahpeton, ND 580754101

Phone: 7014034513

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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