Dr Roy Whitaker, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Greensboro, NC

Dr Roy Whitaker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. He went to University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 3312 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (336) 282-5000.

Dr Roy Whitaker is licensed to practice in North Carolina (license number 26482) 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 1285638866.

Contact Information

Dr Roy Whitaker, MD
3312 Battleground Ave,
Greensboro, NC 27410-2402
(336) 282-5000
(336) 482-3778

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Roy Whitaker
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience43 Years
Location3312 Battleground Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina
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:
  • Dr Roy Whitaker attended and graduated from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285638866
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/26/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8022000405
  • Enrollment ID: I20040402001258

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Roy Whitaker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285638866NPI-NPPES
180045160OtherNCRR MEDICARE PROVIDER #
89112204MedicaidNC
010000530OtherVAVA MEDICAID PROVIDER #
256849OtherNCMAMSI
34363OtherNCPARTNERS PROVIDER #
4671676OtherNCAETNA PROVIDER #
561783008OtherNCTAX IDENTIFICATION #
12204OtherNCBCBS PROVIDER #
277270OtherVAANTHEM BCBS PROVIDER #
B8181OtherNCMEDCOST
24168OtherNCOPTICARE PROVIDER #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 26482 (North Carolina)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 Roy Whitaker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameEye Consultants Of Greensboro, P.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265740203
PECOS PAC ID: 8426240193
Enrollment ID: O20101013000634

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 Roy 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 Roy Whitaker, MD
Po Box 38157,
Greensboro, NC 27438-8157

Ph: (336) 282-5000
Dr Roy Whitaker, MD
3312 Battleground Ave,
Greensboro, NC 27410-2402

Ph: (336) 282-5000

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