Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Athens, AL

Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Athens, Alabama. She went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 22894 Us Highway 72, Athens, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 232-2409.

Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S889TA445) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1710967609.

Contact Information

Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD
22894 Us Highway 72,
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 232-2409
(256) 232-2402

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Laura Leanne Whitaker
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience26 Years
Location22894 Us Highway 72, Athens, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710967609
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/14/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264538651
  • Enrollment ID: I20100901000092

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710967609NPI-NPPES
4835600001OtherALDME
51514732MedicaidAL
51514732OtherALBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S889TA445 (Alabama)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAthens Eye Care Center Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881781268
PECOS PAC ID: 1153349436
Enrollment ID: O20051104000393

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD
22894 Us Highway 72,
Athens, AL 35613

Ph: (256) 232-2409
Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD
22894 Us Highway 72,
Athens, AL 35613

Ph: (256) 232-2409

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