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Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry (1998)

22894 Us Highway 72
Athens, AL 35613

(256) 232-2409

Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD is an optometrist in Athens, AL specializing in optometry (primary eye care). She graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry in 1998 and has 28 years of experience.

Office Locations

22894 Us Highway 72
Athens, AL 35613

(256) 232-2409

(256) 232-2402

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD in 2023

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SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD treated as an optometrist in Athens, AL during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	499
eye procedures	363

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD treated as an optometrist in Athens, AL during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	514
eye procedures	456

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	21
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD treated as an optometrist in Athens, AL during 2014 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	661
eye procedures	523
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	25
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD treated as an optometrist in Athens, AL during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	551
eye procedures	437
laser treatment	23

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	386

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	518
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	46
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD treated as an optometrist in Athens, AL during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	477
eye procedures	521

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	29
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD treated as an optometrist in Athens, AL during 2017 were eye procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	257
eye procedures	647
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	229
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	22
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD treated as an optometrist in Athens, AL during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	240
eye procedures	2508

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	19
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD treated as an optometrist in Athens, AL during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	230
eye procedures	639

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	28
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD treated as an optometrist in Athens, AL during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	221
eye procedures	643

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	231
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	22
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD treated as an optometrist in Athens, AL during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	230
eye procedures	611

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	244
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	26
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD treated as an optometrist in Athens, AL during 2022 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	189
eye procedures	670
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	235
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	26
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD treated as an optometrist in Athens, AL were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	369
eye procedures	728
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	26
laser treatment	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	177

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	246
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	87
85 and over	24
Less than 65	29
65 to 74	143

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry in 1998. She has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry (1998)

Licensed In: Alabama

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Laura Leanne Whitaker, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$329 RESTASIS $191	$138
Alcon Vision LLC	$247 Precision 1 $144	DAILIES $24	TOTAL30 $22	AIR OPTIX $22	iLux $15	Other $21
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$237 Infuse $159	BIOTRUE ONE DAY $45	BTOD $19	ULTRA $13
Shire North American Group Inc	$148 XIIDRA $148
Coopervision Inc.	$121 Biofinity Contact Lens $49	Clariti Contact Lens $38	MyDay Contact Lens $35
Other	$370 Acuvue $107	None Specified $39	Infuse $36	XIIDRA $32	LOTEMAX SM $23	Other $133

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,413
Gift	$39

Biography

Dr. Laura Whitaker works as an optometry (primary eye care) specialist in Athens, AL. Dr. Whitaker has obtained a license to practice in Alabama.

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