KATHERINE OPPEDAHL WHITFIELD MD
NPI 1336255223
Ophthalmology in Chapel Hill, NC

Q: What is Katherine Whitfield's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Whitfield is 1336255223. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2006.

Q: What is Katherine Whitfield's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Active since August 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2226 NELSON HWY STE 200, CHAPEL HILL, NC 27517(984) 974-2020 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 10, 2021, Apr 30, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Katherine Oppedahl Whitfield Md NPPES

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

KATHERINE OPPEDAHL WHITFIELD MD (NPI 1336255223) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2016-01034) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unc Hospitals, and is a graduate of Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336255223

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameKATHERINE OPPEDAHL WHITFIELDCredential: MD

Location Address2226 NELSON HWY STE 200Chapel Hill, NC 27517-9638

Mailing Address5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 420Morrisville, NC 27560-5491

Phone(984) 974-2020

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSSanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South DakotaGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateAugust 22, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 10, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2021

✔ NPI 1336255223 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2016-01034✔ Licensed in ID · M9683

Definition

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.

2226 NELSON HWY STE 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Katherine Oppedahl Whitfield Md 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 ID749226231

PECOS Enrollment IDI20161102001171

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

14 services13 patients

Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion 92060

This is an eye exam that checks for any misalignment in your eyes, also known as deviation. It also assesses the movement range of your eyes. The procedure is painless and helps in detecting conditions like strabismus or other vision issues.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Unc Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Chapel Hill, NC

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - State

CMS Certification Number340061

Location101 Manning DriveChapel Hill, NC 27514 · Orange County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27517 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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 20

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

MARLEE HANNAH SILVERSTEIN MD

Ophthalmology