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WHATLEY EYE CARE
NPI 1710481387
Optometrist in Opelika, AL

Active since March 20, 2018
518 AVENUE A, OPELIKA, AL 36801(334) 745-3112(334) 745-8751 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 20, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Whatley Eye Care NPPES

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

WHATLEY EYE CARE (NPI 1710481387) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Opelika, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. The organization lists Tiffany M Rhyne, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710481387
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHERN EYE CARE ASSOCIATES LLC
Location Address518 AVENUE AOpelika, AL 36801-5064
Mailing Address518 Avenue AOpelika, AL 36801-5064 · (334) 745-3112 · Fax (334) 745-8751
Phone(334) 745-3112
Fax(334) 745-8751
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialTiffany M RhyneOwner · (334) 745-3112
Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2018
✔ NPI 1710481387 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
518 AVENUE A, Opelika, AL 36801
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWhatley Eye Care

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 Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Whatley Eye Care is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Whatley Eye Care, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Russell Whatley, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1740358076
518 AVENUE A
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-3112
✔ PECOSSame address
Melanie Denton, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1457657785
5009 RIVERCHASE DR STE 400B
Phenix City, AL 36867
(334) 291-5125
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare23 mi
Tiffany Rhyne, DO
Optometry
NPI 1417119454
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD HENRY PETERS BUILDING G080
Birmingham, AL 35294
(205) 996-6625
✔ PECOS102 mi

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

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 Southern Eye Care Associates LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Southern Eye Care Associates LLC is 1710481387. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2018. The provider is doing business as Whatley Eye Care.

Where is Southern Eye Care Associates LLC located?

Southern Eye Care Associates LLC is located at 518 Avenue A, Opelika, AL 36801. The listed phone number is (334) 745-3112.

What is Southern Eye Care Associates LLC's specialty?

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

Is Southern Eye Care Associates LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Southern Eye Care Associates LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Southern Eye Care Associates LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Southern Eye Care Associates LLC. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Southern Eye Care Associates LLC accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Southern Eye Care Associates LLC 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 Southern Eye Care Associates LLC was last updated on March 20, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.