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Edit this profileWhere to find Albert S. Whiting, M.D.
- Caribou location main office
647 Main St, Caribou, ME 04736 - Fort Kent location
197 E Main St, Fort Kent, ME 04743 - Damariscotta location
5 Miles Center Way, Damariscotta, ME 04543
About Dr. Whiting
Albert S. Whiting, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Caribou, ME. Albert is a 1987 graduate of Loma Linda University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Albert cared for 1,127 Medicare patients across 1,337 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730162140.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (207) 496-6851
- Email not available
Practice Locations
647 MAIN ST
Caribou, ME 04736
197 E Main St
Fort Kent, ME 04743
5 Miles Center Way
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,337 services · 1,127 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
60 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
39 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
25 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of medication into eye | Procedure | 66030 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
28 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
202 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
101 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
78 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
64 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1987 at Loma Linda University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in ME who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Albert S. Whiting specialize in?
Albert S. Whiting is an eye doctor in Caribou, ME. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Albert S. Whiting located?
Albert S. Whiting is listed at 647 Main St, Caribou, ME 04736. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Albert S. Whiting's phone number?
The number on file is (207) 496-6851. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Albert S. Whiting's NPI number?
Albert S. Whiting's National Provider Identifier is 1730162140. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Albert S. Whiting train?
Albert S. Whiting attended Loma Linda University School of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Albert S. Whiting been practicing?
Albert S. Whiting has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Albert S. Whiting do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Albert S. Whiting performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Albert S. Whiting confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Albert S. Whiting. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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