Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Whitney Lauer

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Virginia, MN

  • NPI 1285164079
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 9 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1101 Ninth Street North, Essentia Health Virginia Clinic
Virginia, MN 557922329
(218) 741-0150
Mailing address
400 East Third Street, Essentia Health Duluth Clinic McL2Cred
Duluth, MN 55805

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 15, 2017
Year of graduation
2017 — 9 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Minnesota #3501

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285164079. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
214
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$17,678
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 64 64 $126
92250 Photography of the retina 43 43 $37
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 26 23 $88
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 23 21 $34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 22 14 $55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 19 18 $62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 17 17 $149

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$17
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $16.83

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$17

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
108
Patients
27
Total drug cost
$4,519
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 73 27 $1,934
Timolol Maleate Generic 24 0 $503
Simbrinza (Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart) Brand 11 0 $2,082

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Whitney Lauer's medical specialty?
Dr. Whitney Lauer practices Optometrist in Virginia, MN.
Where does Dr. Whitney Lauer practice?
Dr. Whitney Lauer practices at 1101 Ninth Street North, Virginia, MN 557922329. Office phone: 2187410150.
What is Dr. Whitney Lauer's NPI?
Dr. Whitney Lauer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285164079, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Whitney Lauer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Whitney Lauer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Whitney Lauer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.