Provider Profile
Laura L. Whitaker, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Whitaker
Laura L. Whitaker, O.D. is an optometrist based in Athens, AL. Laura is a 1998 graduate of University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry. Medicare claims data shows Laura provided 1,019 services to 822 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, photography of the retina, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (256) 232-2409
- Email not available
Practice Locations
22894 US HIGHWAY 72
Athens, AL 35613
22984 US HIGHWAY 72
Athens, AL 35613
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
- Astigmatism
- Dry eye
- Nearsightedness
- Pink eye
- Presbyopia
Contact lens issues
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
- Keratoconus
- Pterygium
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
- Corneal ulcer
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
- Chalazion
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Eyelash Lice or Dandruff
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
Tear duct issues
- Blocked tear duct
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Contact lens fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
- Stye Removal
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,019 services · 822 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
53 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
35 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
210 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
158 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
104 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
57 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
50 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
28 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
24 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
214 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists in Athens 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 6 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 6
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Laura L. Whitaker specialize in?
Laura L. Whitaker is an optometrist in Athens, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Laura L. Whitaker located?
Laura L. Whitaker is listed at 22894 US Highway 72, Athens, AL 35613. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Laura L. Whitaker's phone number?
The number on file is (256) 232-2409. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Laura L. Whitaker?
Laura L. Whitaker's National Provider Identifier is 1710967609. 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 Laura L. Whitaker train?
Laura L. Whitaker attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Laura L. Whitaker have?
Laura L. Whitaker has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Laura L. Whitaker do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Laura L. Whitaker performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Laura L. Whitaker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Laura L. Whitaker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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