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Samuel A Whittier, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in Ames, IA · enumerated 2021 · practices at Eye Care Optical, LLC.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1952979957

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Samuel A Whittier
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 2020 Philadelphia St, Ames, IA, 50010
Phone (515) 232-2450
Enumeration date Jun 15, 2021
Last updated in NPPES Sep 3, 2025

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD-53930 (IA) Primary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 9029-851 (WI) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Samuel Whittier practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Ames, IA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Samuel Whittier?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Samuel Whittier is 1952979957, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-09-03.