Provider Profile
Diane B. Whitaker, OD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Whitaker
Diane B. Whitaker, OD practices ophthalmology in Durham, NC. Diane is a 1998 graduate of University of Houston - College of Optometry. Medicare claims data shows Diane provided 496 services to 486 patients. The services billed most often include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (919) 684-8111
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4101 N ROXBORO ST
Durham, NC 27704
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
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
496 services · 486 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam of visual field with intermediate testing | Treatment | 92082 |
40 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
176 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
152 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
110 | More 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Durham 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Houston - College of Optometry 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam of visual field with intermediate testing 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Whitaker specialize in?
Dr. Whitaker is an eye doctor in Durham, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Whitaker located?
Dr. Whitaker is listed at 4101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Whitaker's phone number?
The number on file is (919) 684-8111. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Whitaker?
Dr. Whitaker's National Provider Identifier is 1417981093. 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. Whitaker go to medical school?
Dr. Whitaker attended University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Whitaker have?
Dr. Whitaker has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Whitaker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Whitaker provides treatments such as exam of visual field with intermediate testing and exam of visual field with limited testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Whitaker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Whitaker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.