Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lee Whitworth, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Independence, MO

  • NPI 1265461438
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 92.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
19045 E Valley View Pkwy Ste A
Independence, MO 640557030
(816) 795-7777
fax (816) 795-1290
Mailing address
19045 E Valley View Pkwy, Suite A
Independence, MO 640557030

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 19, 2012
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #TO3374

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265461438. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
467
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$35,806
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 188 187 $36
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 159 157 $121
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 24 24 $87
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 19 17 $86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 17 15 $33
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 16 14 $60
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 15 15 $145
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 15 14 $123
92134 Imaging of retina 14 12 $36

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Independence Optometrist, average services per provider: 100. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$272
Transactions
10
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $132.83
CooperVision INC. 4 $70.77
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $20.73
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $16.61
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 1 $15.86
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $14.77

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$272

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
106
Patients
33
Total drug cost
$2,383
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 69 17 $1,581
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 20 16 $661
Timolol Maleate Generic 17 0 $141

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Lee Whitworth's medical specialty?
Dr. Lee Whitworth practices Optometrist in Independence, MO.
Where does Dr. Lee Whitworth practice?
Dr. Lee Whitworth practices at 19045 E Valley View Pkwy Ste A, Independence, MO 640557030. Office phone: 8167957777.
What is Dr. Lee Whitworth's NPI?
Dr. Lee Whitworth's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265461438, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lee Whitworth accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lee Whitworth accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lee Whitworth commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.