GRACE WHALEN OD
NPI 1144116443
Optometrist in Vernon, CT

Active since June 16, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
35 TALCOTTVILLE RD, VERNON, CT 06066(978) 208-2390 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 24, 2025, Jun 16, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Grace Whalen Od NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

GRACE WHALEN OD (NPI 1144116443) is an individual optometrist in Vernon, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (3401) and active in the NPI registry since June 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Middletown, and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144116443
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameGRACE WHALENCredential: OD
Location Address35 TALCOTTVILLE RDVernon, CT 06066-5261
Mailing Address35 Talcottville RdVernon, CT 06066-5261
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateJune 16, 2025
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 24, 2025
NPI 1144116443 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in CT · 3401
Definition
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.
35 TALCOTTVILLE RD, Vernon, CT 06066

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1850 Washington StMiddletown, CT 06457-2912 · Phone (978) 208-2390

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Grace Whalen Od is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2769950872
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260507000537
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06066 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
35 TALCOTTVILLE RD, SUITE 5
VERNON, CT 06066
Clinic/Center (Dental)
35 TALCOTTVILLE RD
VERNON, CT 06066
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
35 TALCOTTVILLE RD
VERNON, CT 06066
Physician Assistant
35 TALCOTTVILLE RD
VERNON, CT 06066
Eyewear Supplier
35 TALCOTTVILLE RD
VERNON ROCKVILLE, CT 06066
Optometrist
35 TALCOTTVILLE RD, LENSCRAFTERS
VERNON, CT 06066
Dentist
35 TALCOTTVILLE RD
VERNON, CT 06066
Pharmacist
35 TALCOTTVILLE RD
VERNON, CT 06066

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Grace Whalen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Grace Whalen is 1144116443. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 16, 2025.

Where is Grace Whalen located?

Grace Whalen practices at 35 Talcottville Rd, Vernon, CT 06066. The listed phone number is (978) 208-2390.

What is Grace Whalen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Grace Whalen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Grace Whalen is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Grace Whalen accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Grace Whalen as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Grace Whalen was last updated on June 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.