Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Dick Whitaker, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1235212457

Dr. Dick Whitaker, OD is an Optometry in Ferriday, Louisiana. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1989, 37 years ago. Practices as a sole proprietor and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Years since qualifying
37
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
LA, MS
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

210 Serio Blvd
Ferriday, LA 71334-2015
Phone: (318) 757-3440
Fax: (318) 757-3446
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 564 (MS)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1060-169T (LA)

Record details

NPI number1235212457
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedOctober 23, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJune 17, 2020
Certification dateJune 17, 2020
Mailing address210 Serio Blvd, Ferriday, LA 71334-2015

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1989 (37 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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