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WHITAKER EYE CENTER
NPI 1609017177
Optometrist in Natchez, MS

Active since March 13, 2009
381 JOHN R JUNKIN DR, NATCHEZ, MS 39120(601) 443-9876 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 13, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Whitaker Eye Center NPPES

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

WHITAKER EYE CENTER (NPI 1609017177) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Natchez, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since March 2009. The organization lists Dick S Whitaker, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609017177
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameDICK S. WHITAKER, O.D.
Location Address381 JOHN R JUNKIN DRNatchez, MS 39120-3819
Mailing Address381 John R Junkin DrNatchez, MS 39120-3819 · (601) 443-9876
Phone(601) 443-9876
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDick S WhitakerOwner · (601) 443-9876
Enumeration DateMarch 13, 2009
✔ NPI 1609017177 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 MS · 564
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.
381 JOHN R JUNKIN DR, Natchez, MS 39120
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWhitaker Eye Center

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

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 Dick S. Whitaker, O.D.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Dick S. Whitaker, O.D. is 1609017177. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 13, 2009. The provider is doing business as Whitaker Eye Center.

Where is Dick S. Whitaker, O.D. located?

Dick S. Whitaker, O.D. is located at 381 John R Junkin Dr, Natchez, MS 39120. The listed phone number is (601) 443-9876.

What is Dick S. Whitaker, O.D.'s specialty?

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

What insurance does Dick S. Whitaker, O.D. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Dick S. Whitaker, O.D. 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 Dick S. Whitaker, O.D. was last updated on March 13, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.