DR. BENJAMIN LANE WHITTREDGE O.D.
NPI 1407836968
Optometrist in Hutchinson, KS

Q: What is Benjamin Whittredge's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Whittredge is 1407836968. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 20, 2006.

Q: What is Benjamin Whittredge's specialty?

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

Active since January 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled

3120 N PLUM ST, HUTCHINSON, KS 67502(620) 662-2355(620) 662-1102 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dr. Benjamin Lane Whittredge O.d. NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN LANE WHITTREDGE O.D. (NPI 1407836968) is an individual optometrist in Hutchinson, Kansas, licensed in Kansas (1882) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407836968

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN LANE WHITTREDGECredential: O.D.

Location Address3120 N PLUM STHutchinson, KS 67502-2918

Mailing Address3120 N Plum StHutchinson, KS 67502-2918 · (620) 662-2355 · Fax (620) 662-1102

Phone(620) 662-2355

Fax(620) 662-1102

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJanuary 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 2010

✔ NPI 1407836968 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in KS · 1882✔ Licensed in IN · 18003558A

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.

3120 N PLUM ST, Hutchinson, KS 67502

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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 Kansas, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Benjamin Lane Whittredge O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Whittredge reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Douglas E Ball Od PA

Same address

Optometrist

3120 N PLUM ST
Hutchinson, KS 67502

Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas enrollment
4 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1124021084 (620) 662-2355

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 67502 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

$122.41 typical visit price

range $53.00 – $161.67

Typical copayment $30.60 (range $13.25 – $40.41)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.40 typical visit price

range $16.88 – $132.11

Typical copayment $16.60 (range $4.22 – $33.02)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

100%276 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

4%90 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%306 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

5%2,278 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

83%2,278 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

DOUGLAS E BALL OD PA

Optometrist

3120 N PLUM ST
HUTCHINSON, KS 67502

Reno County (620) 662-2355

DR. MATTHEW LORSON OD

Optometrist

3120 N PLUM ST
HUTCHINSON, KS 67502

Reno County (620) 662-2355

DOUGLAS E BALL OD

Optometrist

3120 N PLUM ST
HUTCHINSON, KS 67502

Reno County (620) 662-2355

RON D HANSEN OD

Optometrist

3120 N PLUM ST
HUTCHINSON, KS 67502

Reno County (620) 662-2355

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 Benjamin Whittredge's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Whittredge is 1407836968. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 20, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Whittredge located?

Benjamin Whittredge practices at 3120 N Plum St, Hutchinson, KS 67502. The listed phone number is (620) 662-2355.

What is Benjamin Whittredge's specialty?

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

Is Benjamin Whittredge enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Whittredge is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Benjamin Whittredge's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Whittredge reassigns Medicare benefits to Douglas E Ball Od PA (Hutchinson, KS). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Benjamin Whittredge's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Whittredge accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. list Benjamin Whittredge 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 Benjamin Whittredge was last updated on November 30, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years 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.