Dr Curtis D Whittington, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Jackson, MS

Dr Curtis D Whittington, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Jackson, Mississippi. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Jackson Eye Associates Pllc and his current practice location is 1200 N State St Ste 330, Jackson, Mississippi. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 353-2020.

Dr Curtis D Whittington is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 07381) 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 1659376382.

Contact Information

Dr Curtis D Whittington, MD
1200 N State St Ste 330,
Jackson, MS 39202
(601) 353-2020
(601) 714-5110



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Curtis D Whittington
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience49 Years
Location1200 N State St Ste 330, Jackson, Mississippi
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 Curtis D Whittington attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659376382
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/17/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/18/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123916533
  • Enrollment ID: I20040309000480

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Curtis D Whittington such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659376382NPI-NPPES
00125376MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 07381 (Mississippi)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mississippi Baptist Medical CenterJackson, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jackson Eye Associates Pllc226432066212

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameJackson Eye Associates Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1164428868
PECOS PAC ID: 2264320662
Enrollment ID: O20040308000859

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Curtis D Whittington, MD
1200 N State St Ste 330,
Jackson, MS 39202-2027

Ph: (601) 353-2020
Dr Curtis D Whittington, MD
1200 N State St Ste 330,
Jackson, MS 39202

Ph: (601) 353-2020

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Jackson, MS

Dr. James John Corbett, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-984-6426    Fax: 601-984-6439
Dr. Nils K Mungan, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-984-5024    Fax: 601-815-3773
Dr. Taylor Franklin Smith, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 N State St Ste 330, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-353-2020    Fax: 601-714-5110
Linda P Brodell, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-984-6426    
Dr. Ricky Gordon Russell, MD
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Practice Location: 501 Marshall St, Suite 603, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-985-9120    Fax: 601-985-9122
Robert Elliott Browning, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 N State St Ste 330, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-353-2020    Fax: 601-352-5988
Charles Daniel Mcguffey, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 N State St Ste 330, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-353-2020    

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