Dr Brian R Whitney, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Cedar City, UT

Dr Brian R Whitney, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Cedar City, Utah. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 66 W Harding Ave, Suite B, Cedar City, Utah. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (435) 586-9949.

Dr Brian R Whitney is licensed to practice in Utah (license number 1134229934) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1861571234.

Contact Information

Dr Brian R Whitney, OD
66 W Harding Ave, Suite B,
Cedar City, UT 84720
(435) 586-9949
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Brian R Whitney
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience36 Years
Location66 W Harding Ave, Cedar City, Utah
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Brian R Whitney graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861571234
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/02/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799790291
  • Enrollment ID: I20060223000101

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Brian R Whitney such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861571234NPI-NPPES
P00314487OtherUTMEDICARE RAILROAD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1134229934 (Utah)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Brian R Whitney allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameBrian R Whitney Od Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821273319
PECOS PAC ID: 3072528579
Enrollment ID: O20060220000198

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Brian R Whitney is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Brian R Whitney, OD
Po Box 988,
Cedar City, UT 84720

Ph: (435) 586-9949
Dr Brian R Whitney, OD
66 W Harding Ave, Suite B,
Cedar City, UT 84720

Ph: (435) 586-9949

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