WHITTAKER EYE ASSOCIATES
NPI 1851461628
Optometrist in Sabetha, KS

Active since November 09, 2006
1002 MAIN ST, SABETHA, KS 66534(785) 284-2139 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Whittaker Eye Associates NPPES

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

WHITTAKER EYE ASSOCIATES (NPI 1851461628) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Sabetha, Kansas and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization lists Douglas James Whittaker, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851461628
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameWHITTAKER AND TANG, P.A.
Location Address1002 MAIN STSabetha, KS 66534-1831
Mailing Address1002 Main StSabetha, KS 66534-1831 · (785) 284-2139
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDouglas James WhittakerPresident · (785) 284-2139
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 2008
✔ NPI 1851461628 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 · 1701✔ Licensed in TX · 5793TG✔ Licensed in TX · 5788T✔ Licensed in KS · 1700✔ Licensed in KS · 1176-3
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.
1002 MAIN ST, Sabetha, KS 66534

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWhittaker Eye Associates

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU78469KS
Medicare NSC6022560002KS
Medicare PIN18504KS

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 MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted 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)

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

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Whittaker Eye Associates, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Optometry
NPI 1548364722
1002 MAIN ST
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2139
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1659483857
1002 MAIN ST
Sabetha, KS 66534
(785) 284-2139
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Whittaker And Tang, P.A.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Whittaker And Tang, P.A. is 1851461628. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2006. The provider is doing business as Whittaker Eye Associates.

Where is Whittaker And Tang, P.A. located?

Whittaker And Tang, P.A. is located at 1002 Main St, Sabetha, KS 66534. The listed phone number is (785) 284-2139.

What is Whittaker And Tang, P.A.'s specialty?

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

Is Whittaker And Tang, P.A. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Whittaker And Tang, P.A. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Whittaker And Tang, P.A.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Whittaker And Tang, P.A.. 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, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Whittaker And Tang, P.A. accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 1 other insurer list Whittaker And Tang, P.A. 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 Whittaker And Tang, P.A. was last updated on June 12, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.