Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Whitling, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Punxsutawney, PA

  • NPI 1265548531
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
21920 Route 119
Punxsutawney, PA 157677975
(814) 938-9100
Mailing address
447 Jared St
Brookville, PA 158251190

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 14, 2011
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #OEG001813

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265548531. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
413
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$38,852
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 117 54 $86
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 87 84 $120
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 69 69 $143
92134 Imaging of retina 31 29 $38
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 30 26 $35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 25 22 $59
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 21 12 $103
92250 Photography of the retina 17 17 $36
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 16 15 $123

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Punxsutawney Optometrist, average services per provider: 45. This provider delivers 9.2× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$14
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 1 $13.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$14

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
256
Patients
72
Total drug cost
$26,401
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 141 25 $1,329
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 43 34 $521
Cyclosporine Generic 16 13 $7,598
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 15 0 $3,165
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 15 0 $343
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 15 0 $12,812
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 11 0 $633

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Whitling's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Whitling practices Optometrist in Punxsutawney, PA.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Whitling practice?
Dr. Benjamin Whitling practices at 21920 Route 119, Punxsutawney, PA 157677975. Office phone: 8149389100.
What is Dr. Benjamin Whitling's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Whitling's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265548531, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Whitling accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Whitling accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Whitling 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); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.