Walter O Whitley, MD - Medicare Optometrist in Norfolk, VA

Walter O Whitley, MD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Norfolk, Virginia. He went to Pacific University - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Virginia Eye Consultants Inc and his current practice location is 241 Corporate Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (757) 622-2200.

Walter O Whitley is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0618001719) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1013976711.

Contact Information

Walter O Whitley, MD
241 Corporate Blvd,
Norfolk, VA 23502-4965
(757) 622-2200
(757) 622-4866

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameWalter O Whitley
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience22 Years
Location241 Corporate Blvd, Norfolk, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Walter O Whitley attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1013976711
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/05/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7416050737
  • Enrollment ID: I20080714000437

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter O Whitley such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1013976711NPI-NPPES
1013976711MedicaidVA
017589V49OtherVAMEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 0618001719 (Virginia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Virginia Eye Consultants Inc660886097849

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. Walter O Whitley allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameVirginia Eye Consultants Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992727820
PECOS PAC ID: 6608860978
Enrollment ID: O20040409000511

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. Walter O Whitley 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
Walter O Whitley, MD
241 Corporate Blvd,
Norfolk, VA 23502-4965

Ph: (757) 622-2200
Walter O Whitley, MD
241 Corporate Blvd,
Norfolk, VA 23502-4965

Ph: (757) 622-2200

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