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DR. BEATRICE ROSE WHITAKER M.D.
NPI 1740457258
Ophthalmology in New York, NY

Active since May 14, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE, DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, CLARK 2ND FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10025(718) 909-7817 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Beatrice Rose Whitaker M.d. NPPES

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

DR. BEATRICE ROSE WHITAKER M.D. (NPI 1740457258) is an individual ophthalmology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (257688) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740457258
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BEATRICE ROSE WHITAKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address1111 AMSTERDAM AVE, DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, CLARK 2ND FLOORNew York, NY 10025-1716
Mailing Address1111 Amsterdam Ave, Department Of Ophthalmology, Clark 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10025-1716 · (718) 909-7817
Phone(718) 909-7817
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSState University Of New York Downstate Medical CenterGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateMay 14, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 2014
✔ NPI 1740457258 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 257688
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.
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE, New York, NY 10025
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Beatrice Rose Whitaker M.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 ID143495549
PECOS Enrollment IDI20111214000151
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Beatrice Whitaker reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Dr Neelofar Ghaznawi MD PC
6.5 mi
Ophthalmology
8626 QUEENS BLVD
Elmhurst, NY 11373
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356935795 (516) 641-7691
Sight Medical Doctors PLLC
38 mi
Ophthalmology
125 KENNEDY DR STE 400
Hauppauge, NY 11788
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 164 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487077483 (855) 295-4144

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

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 problem focused exam of visual system 92012
This is a routine check-up for existing patients focusing on the visual system. It involves examining your eyes to detect any potential issues or changes in your vision. It's a crucial part of maintaining good eye health.
28 services26 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.
27 services26 patients
Imaging of front third of eye using a special microscope 92286
This procedure involves capturing detailed images of the front part of your eye using a specialized microscope. It helps in identifying any eye abnormalities or issues, improving the accuracy of diagnosis and treatment planning.
22 services22 patients
Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 76514
An ultrasound scan of the cornea is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to measure the thickness of your cornea. This helps in diagnosing certain eye conditions and planning treatments. No discomfort or pain is typically experienced.
21 services21 patients
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 92201
This procedure involves a detailed examination of the back part of your eye, including the retina. It helps identify any abnormalities or issues. A retinal drawing is made to record findings. It's non-invasive and crucial for maintaining eye health.
21 services21 patients
Ct scan of cornea 92025
A CT scan of the cornea is a non-invasive imaging test that uses X-rays to capture detailed pictures of your eye's cornea. It helps in diagnosing diseases or damage, planning for surgery, or evaluating the results of a treatment. It's a safe and painless procedure.
19 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10025 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
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality100
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Counseling on Antioxidant Supplement
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or their caregiver(s) who were counseled within 12 months on the benefits and/or risks of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) formulation for…
68%231 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination
Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or…
98%231 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%838 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed with documented communication to the physician who manages the ongoing care of the patient with diabetes mellitus…
38%424 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetic Retinopathy: Documentation of Presence or Absence of Macular Edema and Level of Severity of Retinopathy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy who had a dilated macular or fundus exam performed which included documentation of the level of severity of retinopathy and the presence or absence of macular edema during…
97%440 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%5,320 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
99%4,301 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
98%1,127 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
32%56 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
52%60 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 97% · 1,148 patients
Patients tobacco: 97% · 1,148 patients
100%85 patients5/55-star benchmark: 98%
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who have an optic nerve head evaluation during one or more office visits within 12 months
91%346 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%4,121 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…
0%4,121 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 1,127 patients
0%1,127 patients5/55-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 20

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

DR. TAKEHIRO KASAHARA D.M.D.
Dentist (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-3171
DR. MELVIN KU M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-3981
RAVI KATARI
Emergency Medicine
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-4000
YAMINI POTINI MD
Hospitalist
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-4000
HANNAH KITTRELL RD, CDN
Dietitian, Registered
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-3618
DR. STANLEY CORTELL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE, MINTURN ROOM 205
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-3530
MR. EZEQUIEL JOSUE RODRIGUEZ RPA-C
Physician Assistant
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE, ORTHO DEPT. CLARK 7
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-2650
MR. MICHAEL STEPHEN BALLETTA
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1111 AMSTERDAM AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10025
New York County (212) 523-5918

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 Beatrice Whitaker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Beatrice Whitaker is 1740457258. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 14, 2008.

Where is Beatrice Whitaker located?

Beatrice Whitaker practices at 1111 Amsterdam Ave Department Of Ophthalmology, Clark 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10025. The listed phone number is (718) 909-7817.

What is Beatrice Whitaker's specialty?

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

Is Beatrice Whitaker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Beatrice 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Beatrice Whitaker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Beatrice Whitaker reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Dr Neelofar Ghaznawi MD PC (Elmhurst, NY) and Sight Medical Doctors PLLC (Hauppauge, NY). Each 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 Beatrice Whitaker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Beatrice Whitaker was last updated on June 18, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.