Active NPI 1891866679 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John J Whitehead , MD

Ophthalmology • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Whitehead, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 22 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Arizona College Of Medicine in 2004, Dr. Whitehead delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1229 MADISON ST STE 1250.

Dr. Whitehead is affiliated with Evergreen Eye Center Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, established patient outpatient office visit, principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1229 Madison St Ste 1250

Seattle, WA 981043568

Telephone 2062122100

Fax 2062122194

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northwest Glaucoma And Cataract Consultants Llc Facility NPI 1346692241

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Arizona College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2004

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Seattle, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

22 Yrs +1.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

159 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (552 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

67.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Whitehead (22 Years) 22 Yrs

Seattle Specialty Average (21.0 Years) 21.0 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
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	424	275	$52.00	$17.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	369	256	$295.00	$99.99
99426 Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	329	106	$144.00	$67.44
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	193	192	$123.00	$39.84
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	187	175	$214.00	$72.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	162	162	$539.00	$182.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	161	143	$416.00	$138.89
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	154	91	$1770.00	$549.24
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	154	119	$158.00	$47.58
92250 Photography of the retina	143	139	$125.00	$39.44
92134 Imaging of retina	134	130	$135.00	$45.35
99427 Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, each additional 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month	105	71	$186.00	$52.02
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	94	58	$1065.97	$335.04
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	94	92	$424.00	$138.35
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	54	36	$2420.00	$778.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$500.00	$163.77
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	31	31	$40.45	$11.36
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	16	16	$92.00	$30.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	390	251	$295.67	$99.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	236	228	$123.20	$40.33
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	203	186	$214.47	$71.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	179	147	$417.14	$136.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	145	145	$539.62	$182.53
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	142	86	$1773.04	$511.64
92250 Photography of the retina	126	123	$125.26	$40.30
92134 Imaging of retina	110	107	$135.18	$45.27
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	109	64	$1065.39	$329.32
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	94	93	$424.64	$143.20
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	88	84	$158.15	$48.21
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	77	51	$2425.30	$706.43
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	75	75	$38.05	$11.79
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	41	24	$2753.78	$883.31
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	36	36	$500.33	$169.04
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	22	14	$664.59	$224.44
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	15	15	$92.00	$29.38
66179 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow	14	12	$3545.07	$1192.70
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	13	11	$3376.62	$1137.50

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	329	209	$304.02	$98.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	244	225	$428.04	$140.16
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	225	217	$126.11	$40.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	189	166	$219.01	$71.59
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	165	165	$554.06	$180.04
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	162	131	$162.25	$49.78
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	133	85	$1806.06	$510.28
92134 Imaging of retina	110	104	$139.06	$44.28
92250 Photography of the retina	97	95	$127.92	$40.84
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	84	52	$1073.78	$318.41
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	67	67	$38.99	$12.00
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	51	34	$2471.00	$640.07
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	33	21	$2826.85	$883.92
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	26	15	$688.87	$223.31
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	17	14	$3434.95	$1077.35
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	16	16	$95.04	$31.41

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	343	219	$272.41	$101.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	278	253	$380.17	$142.46
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	244	233	$113.99	$41.39
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	233	141	$142.31	$50.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	225	193	$194.66	$72.98
92134 Imaging of retina	197	187	$124.76	$45.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	149	149	$498.63	$181.69
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	144	88	$1671.55	$524.16
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	119	72	$950.58	$320.72
92250 Photography of the retina	116	115	$118.73	$43.64
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	84	84	$35.64	$12.12
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	65	43	$2296.98	$698.74
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	53	52	$362.14	$142.50
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	42	28	$2558.08	$896.89
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	42	23	$622.35	$227.31
66183 Insertion of eye fluid drainage device	33	24	$2833.83	$1145.67
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	28	28	$85.10	$31.56
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$437.27	$171.30
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$341.15	$124.81
66986 Exchange of prosthetic lens	12	11	$2436.36	$964.04

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	301	186	$166.64	$82.56
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	212	134	$116.10	$56.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	206	197	$84.20	$41.59
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	175	162	$284.40	$140.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	157	95	$1218.92	$498.56
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	151	138	$144.84	$71.94
92134 Imaging of retina	142	138	$92.14	$45.15
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	140	104	$703.76	$325.65
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	82	82	$361.60	$180.39
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	75	75	$26.86	$12.47
92250 Photography of the retina	63	63	$102.78	$50.11
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	55	34	$460.38	$229.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	49	$240.86	$118.33
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	51	33	$1670.16	$598.38
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	42	42	$61.94	$30.89
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	42	25	$1771.64	$880.39
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$238.68	$116.94
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$337.82	$168.60
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	25	15	$500.00	$310.78
66030 Injection of medication into eye	21	14	$269.98	$115.84
66179 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow	14	14	$2414.05	$1191.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	306	185	$121.88	$58.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	302	189	$163.24	$79.60
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	216	129	$1417.66	$501.02
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	168	161	$83.00	$38.35
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	157	157	$358.34	$171.17
92250 Photography of the retina	137	133	$114.38	$55.33
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	135	126	$144.92	$67.84
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	123	122	$28.22	$12.54
92134 Imaging of retina	114	109	$91.64	$44.76
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	110	105	$281.78	$135.05
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	92	58	$1692.74	$613.06
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	82	63	$1756.22	$771.46
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	74	73	$61.10	$28.92
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	58	37	$744.90	$305.69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	47	$238.34	$117.34
92285 Photography of content of eyes	49	49	$49.64	$21.81
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$237.58	$115.42
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	33	22	$549.90	$225.94
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	31	21	$744.90	$318.45
83516 Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique	28	14	$28.50	$11.88
83861 Microfluid analysis of tears	27	14	$45.00	$21.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$335.18	$165.13
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	21	16	$2100.66	$1033.66
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	20	11	$549.90	$270.63
66179 Creation of shunt to improve eye fluid flow	15	14	$2396.84	$1163.53
66710 Destruction of lens tissue using laser	14	11	$872.68	$412.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	263	159	$172.61	$80.16
92134 Imaging of retina	181	148	$112.92	$43.80
92285 Photography of content of eyes	168	160	$62.11	$22.34
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	163	110	$218.76	$116.99
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	145	125	$104.85	$39.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	131	131	$328.88	$178.16
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	129	114	$153.96	$70.15
92250 Photography of the retina	113	111	$163.96	$63.77
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	104	61	$1461.70	$588.25
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	96	96	$67.47	$15.89
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	81	79	$53.66	$29.14
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	76	72	$254.19	$140.52
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	56	39	$499.54	$273.94
65820 Incision to improve eye fluid flow	52	36	$1680.57	$555.65
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	51	49	$179.06	$92.75
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	50	33	$663.86	$360.11
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	47	31	$1858.05	$799.24
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	45	44	$121.09	$81.69
66174 Dilation of fluid outflow drainage within eye	26	23	$2068.18	$1028.31
0474T Insertion of drainage device and creation of fluid reservoir in front chamber of eye	23	14	$2900.00	$219.80
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$243.93	$118.36

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	190	94	$210.00	$113.85
92134 Imaging of retina	126	101	$130.00	$42.46
92285 Photography of content of eyes	89	77	$75.00	$21.50
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	88	88	$310.00	$171.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	84	70	$120.00	$38.23
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	71	67	$90.00	$14.69
92250 Photography of the retina	69	69	$190.00	$70.89
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	67	61	$160.00	$68.86
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	61	59	$50.00	$28.73
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	44	41	$120.00	$92.84
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow	37	23	$454.00	$264.63
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	32	23	$2283.72	$794.60
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	31	21	$1954.84	$605.67
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	28	24	$250.00	$149.92
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	21	16	$546.00	$360.27
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	21	19	$210.00	$134.76
92025 Ct scan of cornea	13	12	$90.00	$37.62
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$250.00	$115.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-03

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License WA MD60070926

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 49193-20

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License UT 6861546-1205

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Evergreen Eye Center Pllc

34719 6th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 980038714

Phone: 2062122100

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 03, 2024

Registered at 34719 6TH AVE S, FEDERAL WAY, WA 980038714 (Tel: 2062122163)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 03, 2024

Ophthalmology (License #49193-20 in WI)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 28, 2023

Ophthalmology (License #6861546-1205 in UT)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 13, 2019

Ophthalmology (License #MD60070926 in WA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 07, 2019

Registered at PO BOX 25020, FEDERAL WAY, WA 980932020 (Tel: 2062122163)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 07, 2019

Ophthalmology (License #49193-20 in WI)

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NPI Profile Active June 28, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 28, 2016

Registered at 1229 MADISON ST STE 1250, SEATTLE, WA 981043568 (Tel: 4252583903)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 28, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 5127, EVERETT, WA 982065127 (Tel: 4252583903)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 28, 2016

Recorded as JOHN WHITEHEAD, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 28, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #MD60070926 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1891866679

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: November 13, 2006

Last Update: January 03, 2024

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

34719 6th Ave S

Federal Way, WA 980038714

Phone: 2062122163

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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