Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Russell Whatley, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Opelika, AL

  • NPI 1740358076
  • 36 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
518 Avenue A
Opelika, AL 368015064
(334) 745-3112
fax (334) 745-8751

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2007
Year of graduation
1990 — 36 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #S-720-TA-192
Medicaid
AL #009934524

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740358076. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
404
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$33,158
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 92 75 $67
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 65 64 $114
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 44 38 $99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 42 24 $88
92250 Photography of the retina 36 36 $34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 33 31 $49
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 25 25 $133
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 19 19 $143
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 18 12 $32
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 16 16 $99

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 36. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$63
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 3 $45.57
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 1 $17.80

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$63

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
356
Patients
114
Total drug cost
$33,339
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 147 32 $2,430
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 36 12 $1,323
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 35 30 $531
Timolol Maleate Generic 34 0 $596
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 29 0 $1,133
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 18 16 $1,000
Cyclosporine Generic 16 0 $14,781
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 15 12 $519
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 13 0 $10,267
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 13 12 $759

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Russell Whatley's medical specialty?
Dr. Russell Whatley practices Optometrist in Opelika, AL.
Where does Dr. Russell Whatley practice?
Dr. Russell Whatley practices at 518 Avenue A, Opelika, AL 368015064. Office phone: 3347453112.
What is Dr. Russell Whatley's NPI?
Dr. Russell Whatley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740358076, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Russell Whatley accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Russell Whatley does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Russell Whatley commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.