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Unclaimed ProfileAbout WHITING
Albert Sidney 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.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (207) 496-6851
- Email not available
Practice Locations
647 MAIN ST
Caribou, ME 04736
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,337 services · 1,127 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
60 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
39 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
31 |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
25 |
| Injection of medication into eye | Procedure | 66030 |
17 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
28 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
202 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
101 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
78 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
64 |
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 ophthalmology specialists 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 — 16 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 8
Providers in ME who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Whiting specialize in?
Dr. Whiting is an ophthalmology in Caribou, ME. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Whiting located?
Dr. 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 Dr. Whiting's phone number?
The number on file is (207) 496-6851. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Whiting's NPI number?
Dr. 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 Dr. Whiting go to medical school?
Dr. 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 Dr. Whiting been practicing?
Dr. Whiting has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Whiting do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
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