Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Athens, AL

Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Athens, Alabama. She went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 22894 Us Highway 72, Athens, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 232-2409.

Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S889TA445) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1710967609.

Contact Information

Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD
22894 Us Highway 72,
Athens, AL 35613
(256) 232-2409
(256) 232-2402



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Laura Leanne Whitaker
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience26 Years
Location22894 Us Highway 72, Athens, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1710967609
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/18/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/14/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264538651
  • Enrollment ID: I20100901000092

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1710967609NPI-NPPES
4835600001OtherALDME
51514732MedicaidAL
51514732OtherALBCBS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S889TA445 (Alabama)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 Laura Leanne Whitaker allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameAthens Eye Care Center Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881781268
PECOS PAC ID: 1153349436
Enrollment ID: O20051104000393

News Archive

Study assesses post-coronary artery bypass graft surgery atrial fibrillation and long-term survival

Atrial fibrillation is a common complication of cardiac surgery, occurring in 10 percent to 40 percent of patients. Recent studies show it to be associated with poorer health following surgery and poorer long-term survival. Furthermore, development of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery leads to average additional health care costs of $15,000 to $20,000.

New UW study uncovers surprising findings about caregivers

Caregiving is a part of daily life for millions of Americans, particularly the so-called sandwich generation balancing the needs of aging parents with looking after their own children.

Scientists discover the potential basis for urine test to diagnose CAP

Scientists are reporting a discovery of the potential basis for a urine test to diagnose community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), a difficult-to-diagnose disease that is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

MSK receives approval for new molecular assay from New York State Department of Health

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center announced that the New York State Department of Health has issued an approval for a new molecular assay called Analysis of Circulating cfDNA to Evaluate Somatic Status.

COVID-19 vaccination may be stemming evolution of "fitter" SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers in the United States and India have presented the first known evidence that the rollout of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is restricting the evolutionary and immune escape pathways accessible to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Read more Medical News

› Verified 8 days ago

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 Laura Leanne 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 Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD
22894 Us Highway 72,
Athens, AL 35613

Ph: (256) 232-2409
Dr Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD
22894 Us Highway 72,
Athens, AL 35613

Ph: (256) 232-2409

News Archive

Study assesses post-coronary artery bypass graft surgery atrial fibrillation and long-term survival

Atrial fibrillation is a common complication of cardiac surgery, occurring in 10 percent to 40 percent of patients. Recent studies show it to be associated with poorer health following surgery and poorer long-term survival. Furthermore, development of atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery leads to average additional health care costs of $15,000 to $20,000.

New UW study uncovers surprising findings about caregivers

Caregiving is a part of daily life for millions of Americans, particularly the so-called sandwich generation balancing the needs of aging parents with looking after their own children.

Scientists discover the potential basis for urine test to diagnose CAP

Scientists are reporting a discovery of the potential basis for a urine test to diagnose community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), a difficult-to-diagnose disease that is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

MSK receives approval for new molecular assay from New York State Department of Health

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center announced that the New York State Department of Health has issued an approval for a new molecular assay called Analysis of Circulating cfDNA to Evaluate Somatic Status.

COVID-19 vaccination may be stemming evolution of "fitter" SARS-CoV-2 variants

Researchers in the United States and India have presented the first known evidence that the rollout of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination is restricting the evolutionary and immune escape pathways accessible to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

Read more News

› Verified 8 days ago


Optometrist in Athens, AL

Family Vision Center, Inc.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 123 N Marion St, Athens, AL 35611
Phone: 256-232-7000    
Dr. Gregory Paul Stewart, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 22097 Medical Village Dr, Athens, AL 35613
Phone: 256-232-8240    
Dr. Randy David Posey, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 123 N Marion St, Athens, AL 35611
Phone: 256-232-7000    
Dr. Heather Moon Small, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 27453 Capshaw Rd Ste B, Athens, AL 35613
Phone: 256-230-9637    Fax: 256-230-0143
Pathway Eye Athens
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 110 College St, Suite B, Athens, AL 35611
Phone: 256-233-2393    
Dr. Megan Morris Evans, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 22097 Medical Village Drive, Athens, AL 35613
Phone: 256-232-8240    Fax: 256-232-9427
Dr. Riley William Camp, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 110 College St Ste B, Athens, AL 35611
Phone: 256-587-2139    Fax: 256-233-2309

Find & Compare Providers Near You: Find and compare doctors, nursing homes, hospitals, and other health care providers in your area that accept Medicare. Get information like: Find a doctor or clinician that accepts Medicare near you.

Doctors and clinicians: Doctors and clinicians include doctors, clinicians and groups who are qualified to practice in many specialties. Each specialty focuses on certain parts of the body, periods of life, conditions, or primary care. The doctors, clinicians, and groups listed here typically work in an office or clinic setting. Also those who currently accept Medicare are included.

Hospitals: Find information about Medicare-certified hospitals and long-term care hospitals in your area, including Veterans Administration medical centers and military hospitals, across the country. Long-term care hospitals serve critically ill and medically complex patients who require extended hospital care.

Data provided: Information on www.medicareusa.org is built using open data sources published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

© 2024 MedicareUsa. All rights reserved. Maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.