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Dr. Luis A. Ortiz Whatts , OD

Optometrist • Bayamon, PR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Luis Ortiz Whatts, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bayamon, PR. With approximately 58 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1968, Dr. Ortiz Whatts delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 73 CALLE DR VEVE.

Dr. Ortiz Whatts accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused 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

73 Calle Dr Veve

Bayamon, PR 009616344

Telephone 7877870732
Fax 7877855848

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1968

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bayamon, PR

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
58 Yrs +24.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 33.5 Yrs
State Avg: 28.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
59 Specialists

Practicing in Bayamon, PR (513 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
1.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ortiz Whatts (58 Years) 58 Yrs
Bayamon Specialty Average (33.5 Years) 33.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
15 15 $51.41 $50.68

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PR 91

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID La Cruz Azul De Pr
077051 (PR)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mmm Healthcare
660290574 (PR)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Preferred Health Plan
215063 (PR)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID International Medical Car
0910 (PR)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 17, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 17, 2011

Registered at 73 CALLE DR VEVE, BAYAMON, PR 009616344 (Tel: 7877870732)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 17, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 128, BAYAMON, PR 009600128 (Tel: 7877870732)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 17, 2011

Recorded as LUIS ORTIZ WHATTS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 17, 2011

Optometrist (License #91 in PR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1467418376
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 21, 2006
Last Update: May 17, 2011
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 128

Bayamon, PR 009600128

Phone: 7877870732

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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