Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, O.D.
Optometrist in Athens, AL · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1710967609
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker
Credential O.D.
Sex Female
Practice address 22894 Us Highway 72, Athens, AL, 35613
Phone (256) 232-2409
Fax (256) 232-2402
Enumeration date Jan 18, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Mar 14, 2019
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
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Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4835600001 | Other | AL | DME |
| 51514732 | Medicaid | AL | - |
| 51514732 | Other | AL | BCBS |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Laura Whitaker practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Athens, AL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Laura Whitaker?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Laura Whitaker is 1710967609, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2019-03-14.