Physician Profile
William E. Whitson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Whitson
William E. Whitson, MD is a healthcare provider in Indianapolis, IN specializing in ophthalmology. William trained at Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1982. Medicare claims data shows William provided 1,058 services to 631 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (317) 844-5500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
901 E 86TH ST
Indianapolis, IN 46240
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
1,058 services · 631 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
166 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
109 |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
43 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
23 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
225 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
97 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
17 |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
17 |
| Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg | Drug given | J9035 |
45 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
143 |
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Indianapolis 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Medical College of Wisconsin 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Whitson specialize in?
Dr. Whitson is an ophthalmology in Indianapolis, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Whitson located?
Dr. Whitson is listed at 901 E 86Th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Whitson's phone number?
The number on file is (317) 844-5500. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Whitson?
Dr. Whitson's National Provider Identifier is 1912935313. 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. Whitson go to medical school?
Dr. Whitson attended Medical College of Wisconsin, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Whitson have?
Dr. Whitson has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Whitson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Whitson performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and injection of drug into eye; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Whitson's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Whitson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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