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DR. LAURA LEANNE WHITAKER O.D.
NPI 1710967609
Optometrist in Athens, AL

Active since January 18, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
22894 US HIGHWAY 72, ATHENS, AL 35613(256) 232-2409(256) 232-2402 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 14, 2019, Mar 5, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker O.d. NPPES

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

DR. LAURA LEANNE WHITAKER O.D. (NPI 1710967609) is an individual optometrist in Athens, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (S889TA445) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710967609
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. LAURA LEANNE WHITAKERCredential: O.D.
Location Address22894 US HIGHWAY 72Athens, AL 35613
Mailing Address22894 Us Highway 72Athens, AL 35613 · (256) 232-2409 · Fax (256) 232-2402
Phone(256) 232-2409
Fax(256) 232-2402
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Alabama Birmingham - School Of OptometryGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1710967609 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 AL · S889TA445
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.
22894 US HIGHWAY 72, Athens, AL 35613
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Other Identifiers 3

Other4835600001AL · Dme
Other51514732AL · Bcbs
Medicaid51514732AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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

Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker O.d. 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 ID2264538651
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100901000092
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 12

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.
214 services110 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
210 services203 patients
Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
158 services156 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
104 services89 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
74 services60 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
57 services55 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35613 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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%323 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…
1%128 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.
9%168 patients1/55-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.
97%1,310 patients4/55-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…
97%1,310 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
83%1,310 patients5/55-star benchmark: 79%
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.

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 Laura Whitaker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Whitaker is 1710967609. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2006.

Where is Laura Whitaker located?

Laura Whitaker practices at 22894 Us Highway 72, Athens, AL 35613. The listed phone number is (256) 232-2409.

What is Laura Whitaker's specialty?

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

Is Laura Whitaker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Laura Whitaker 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 Laura Whitaker accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Laura Whitaker 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 Laura Whitaker was last updated on March 14, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.