Thomas J Whittaker, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Prairie Village, KS

Thomas J Whittaker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Prairie Village, Kansas. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Ability Kc, Kansas University Physicians, Inc. and his current practice location is 7400 State Line Rd, Suite 100, Prairie Village, Kansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (913) 588-6600.

Thomas J Whittaker is licensed to practice in Kansas (license number 04-26232) 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 1699831206.

Contact Information

Thomas J Whittaker, MD
7400 State Line Rd, Suite 100,
Prairie Village, KS 66208-3444
(913) 588-6600
(913) 588-6655



Physician's Profile

Full NameThomas J Whittaker
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location7400 State Line Rd, Prairie Village, Kansas
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:
  • Thomas J Whittaker attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699831206
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/15/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1254306905
  • Enrollment ID: I20090325000379

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Thomas J Whittaker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699831206NPI-NPPES
100279310AMedicaidKS
180028802OtherRR MEDICARE
203229349MedicaidMO
20872138OtherMOBCBS KANSAS CITY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 04-26232 (Kansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Kansas HospitalKansas city, KSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ability Kc014311636864
Kansas University Physicians, Inc.89219115871456

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Entity NameKansas University Physicians, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003858333
PECOS PAC ID: 8921911587
Enrollment ID: O20040401000328

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Thomas J Whittaker, MD
Po Box 411851,
Kansas City, MO 64141-1851

Ph: (913) 588-6605
Thomas J Whittaker, MD
7400 State Line Rd, Suite 100,
Prairie Village, KS 66208-3444

Ph: (913) 588-6600

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Prairie Village, KS

Miles Greenwald, MD
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Stephen Longshore Ambrose, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7400 State Line Rd, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone: 913-588-6600    Fax: 913-588-6655
Dr. Raymond E Kandt Jr., M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4950 W 88th St, Prairie Village, KS 66207
Phone: 913-381-4544    
Jason Aaron Sokol, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7400 State Line Rd, Suite 100, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone: 913-588-6605    Fax: 913-588-0888
Andrew Kalina, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 7400 State Line Rd, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone: 913-588-6660    Fax: 913-588-0888
Dr. Miranda Nabil Bishara, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 7400 State Line Rd, Suite 100, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone: 913-588-6600    Fax: 913-588-6655
Steven R Unterman, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3830 W 75th St, Prairie Village, KS 66208
Phone: 913-384-1441    Fax: 913-384-3437

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