Dr Nathan A Whitaker, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Tuscaloosa, AL

Dr Nathan A Whitaker, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. His current practice location is 3701 Loop Rd, Tuscaloosa Vamc, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 554-2822.

Dr Nathan A Whitaker is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S825TA134) and he also participates in the medicare program. He does not accept medicare assignments directly but he may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. His NPI Number is 1053399592.

Contact Information

Dr Nathan A Whitaker, OD
3701 Loop Rd, Tuscaloosa Vamc,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404-5015
(205) 554-2822
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Nathan A Whitaker
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location3701 Loop Rd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053399592
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/26/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577715143
  • Enrollment ID: I20121205000219

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nathan A Whitaker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053399592NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S825TA134 (Alabama)Primary

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 Nathan A 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 Nathan A Whitaker, OD
3701 Loop Rd, Tuscaloosa Vamc,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404-5015

Ph: (205) 554-2822
Dr Nathan A Whitaker, OD
3701 Loop Rd, Tuscaloosa Vamc,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404-5015

Ph: (205) 554-2822

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