Dr Dick Whitaker, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Ferriday, LA

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Dr Dick Whitaker, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Ferriday, Louisiana. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 210 Serio Blvd, Ferriday, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 757-3440.

Dr Dick Whitaker is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 564) 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 1235212457.

Contact Information

Dr Dick Whitaker, OD
210 Serio Blvd,
Ferriday, LA 71334-2015
(318) 757-3440
(318) 757-3446

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Dick Whitaker
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience35 Years
Location210 Serio Blvd, Ferriday, Louisiana
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 Dick Whitaker attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235212457
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/23/2006
  • Last Update Date: 06/17/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800963893
  • Enrollment ID: I20080917000016

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Dick Whitaker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235212457NPI-NPPES
721149589OtherTENET CHOICES HUMANA
00087047MedicaidMS
0133910002OtherMEDICARE PALMETTO
1388734MedicaidLA
721149589OtherUNITED HEALTHCARE
2302BOtherLABLUE CROSS OF LA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1060-169T (Louisiana)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist 564 (Mississippi)Primary

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 Dick Whitaker 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 Dick Whitaker, OD
210 Serio Blvd,
Ferriday, LA 71334-2015

Ph: (318) 757-3440		Dr Dick Whitaker, OD
210 Serio Blvd,
Ferriday, LA 71334-2015

Ph: (318) 757-3440

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Optometrist in Ferriday, LA

Sherwood Lamar Gordey, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 210 Serio Blvd, Ferriday, LA 71334
Phone: 318-757-3440    Fax: 318-757-3446

Medicare Program: Medicare is a federal government program which provides health insurance to people who are 65 or older. This program also covers certain younger people with disabilities (who receive Social Security Disability Insurance - SSDI), and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD.

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