Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Samuel Whittier, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Ames, IA

  • NPI 1952979957
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 6 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2020 Philadelphia St
Ames, IA 500108772
(515) 232-2450
Mailing address
309 E Church St
Marshalltown, IA 501582919

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2021 — 5 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 3, 2025
Year of graduation
2020 — 6 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Iowa #MD-53930 · Wisconsin #9029-851

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952979957. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,436
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Glaukos Corporation 1 $1,435.95

By nature of payment

Travel and Lodging
$1,436

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
130
Patients
118
Total drug cost
$2,546
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 52 43 $1,639
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim (Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim) Brand 42 41 $385
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 36 34 $521

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Samuel Whittier's medical specialty?
Dr. Samuel Whittier practices Ophthalmology Physician in Ames, IA.
Where does Dr. Samuel Whittier practice?
Dr. Samuel Whittier practices at 2020 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA 500108772. Office phone: 5152322450.
What is Dr. Samuel Whittier's NPI?
Dr. Samuel Whittier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952979957, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Samuel Whittier accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Samuel Whittier accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.