2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1699831206 M.D.
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THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
197
Medicare Part D claims · 59 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
69%
generic claims · 31% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.8902/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.8902/100 — above the 83.1 national average — and filed 197 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

91.8902/100
MIPS score · +9 vs avg
197
Part D claims, 2023
69%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

92 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Below this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D.?

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/28/2006

NPI 1699831206

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

197 86% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

91.8902/100 8.790199999999999% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Kansas

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Kansas providers

Kansas providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Kansas

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Kansas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
91.8902/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 91.8902/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%91.9%
MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 91.8902/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7400 STATE LINE RD, PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS, 66208, with a listed phone of (913) 588-6600. NPI 1699831206 was issued on 12/28/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHITTAKER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 197 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 59 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $20K in drug spend, split 31% brand-name and 69% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.8902/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.1734), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

7400 STATE LINE RD
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS 66208

Provider Details

NPI 1699831206
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/28/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

91.8902
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.1734
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

ABILITY KC
KANSAS CITY, MO
KANSAS UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INC
LENEXA, KS

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. — brand share 31.0%
Specialty average (est.)

31% brand-name claims vs 69% generic, on 197 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

197
Total Claims
$20K
Total Drug Cost
59
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
311
Total Day Supply
8,759
Brand vs Generic
31% brand / 69% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$17K
Generic Drug Cost
$3K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.68
Gender Split
49% female / 51% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
69
Brimonidine Tartrate
43
Pyridostigmine Bromide
42

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D.'s 197 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Kansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Kansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as WHITTAKER.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D.'s specialty?
THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. wrote 197 Medicare Part D claims totaling $20K in drug costs for 59 beneficiaries.
What is THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.8902/100 (Quality: 75.1734). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. located?
THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. is located at 7400 STATE LINE RD, PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS, 66208. Phone: (913) 588-6600.
What is THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D.'s NPI number?
THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699831206, issued on 12/28/2006.
Does THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D.'s prescribing is 31% brand-name and 69% generic drugs by claim count, with $17K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Brimonidine Tartrate, Pyridostigmine Bromide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. accept Medicare?
THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 197 Part D claims and 59 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D.'s credentials?
THOMAS WHITTAKER, M.D.'s NPI is 1699831206 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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