Dr Russell Lee Whatley, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Opelika, AL

Dr Russell Lee Whatley, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Opelika, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Southern Eye Care Associates, Llc and his current practice location is 518 Avenue A, Opelika, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 745-3112.

Dr Russell Lee Whatley is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-720-TA-192) and he also participates in the medicare program. He may accept medicare assignments (which means he may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1740358076.

Contact Information

Dr Russell Lee Whatley, OD
518 Avenue A,
Opelika, AL 36801-5064
(334) 745-3112
(334) 745-8751

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Russell Lee Whatley
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience34 Years
Location518 Avenue A, Opelika, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. He may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Russell Lee Whatley graduated from medical school in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740358076
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597789560
  • Enrollment ID: I20060117000879

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Russell Lee Whatley such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740358076NPI-NPPES
OT42627OtherALUNITED HEALTH CARE
009934524MedicaidAL
51531835OtherALBLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIEL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S-720-TA-192 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Southern Eye Care Associates, Llc81233744693

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 Russell Lee Whatley allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSouthern Eye Care Associates, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710481387
PECOS PAC ID: 8123374469
Enrollment ID: O20180628003203

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 Russell Lee Whatley 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 Russell Lee Whatley, OD
518 Avenue A,
Opelika, AL 36801-5064

Ph: (334) 745-3112
Dr Russell Lee Whatley, OD
518 Avenue A,
Opelika, AL 36801-5064

Ph: (334) 745-3112

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