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- 1229 Madison St Ste 1250, Seattle, WA 98104
About Dr. Whitehead
John J. Whitehead, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Seattle, WA. John is a 2004 graduate of University of Arizona College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows John provided 2,838 services to 2,126 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', established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891866679.
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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
- (206) 212-2100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1229 MADISON ST STE 1250
Seattle, WA 98104
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
2,838 services · 2,126 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
154 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
94 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
54 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
31 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
193 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
187 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
154 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
143 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
134 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
94 | 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.
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 Seattle 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Arizona College 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 2004 at University of Arizona College of Medicine 7
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 WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does John J. Whitehead specialize in?
John J. Whitehead is an eye doctor in Seattle, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is John J. Whitehead located?
John J. Whitehead is listed at 1229 Madison St Ste 1250, Seattle, WA 98104. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is John J. Whitehead's phone number?
The number on file is (206) 212-2100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for John J. Whitehead?
John J. Whitehead's National Provider Identifier is 1891866679. 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 John J. Whitehead train?
John J. Whitehead attended University of Arizona College of Medicine, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does John J. Whitehead have?
John J. Whitehead has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does John J. Whitehead do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, John J. Whitehead performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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