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

Dr. Richard Whitney Baxter, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1174570451

Dr. Richard Whitney Baxter, OD is an Optometry in Tumwater, Washington. Graduated from Pacific University - College of Optometry in 1983, 43 years ago. Practices with Vision Health PLLC, a 5-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Washington.

Years since qualifying
43
Trained at
Pacific University - College of Optometry
Licensed in
WA
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

5164 Capitol Blvd SE
Tumwater, WA 98501-4442
Phone: (360) 357-3410
Fax: (360) 357-5652
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1530 TX (WA)

Record details

NPI number1174570451
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedMay 30, 2006
Last updated in NPPESApril 5, 2024
Certification dateApril 5, 2024

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolPACIFIC UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1983 (43 years in practice)
Group practice Vision Health Pllc — 5 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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