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

Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1710967609

Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD is an Optometry in Athens, Alabama. Graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry in 1998, 28 years ago. Works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alabama.

Years since qualifying
28
Trained at
University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry
Licensed in
AL
In the registry since
2006
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

22894 US Highway 72
Athens, AL 35613
Phone: (256) 232-2409
Fax: (256) 232-2402
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Additional practice locations (1)

  • 22984 Us Highway 72, Athens, AL 35613 — (256) 232-2409

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence S889TA445 (AL)

Record details

NPI number1710967609
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJanuary 18, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMarch 14, 2019

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1998 (28 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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