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Active NPI 1043715832 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Alex J Wright , MD

Ophthalmology • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Alex Wright, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 2018, Dr. Wright delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD.

Dr. Wright is affiliated with Premier Eye Care Of Eastern Idaho and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1720 University Blvd

Birmingham, AL 352331816

Telephone 2053258100
Fax 2053258547
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 The Eye Foundation Inc Facility NPI 1811945215

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Utah School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -14.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.5 Yrs
State Avg: 32.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
80 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (257 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
59.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Wright (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Birmingham Specialty Average (22.5 Years) 22.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg
3,720 38 $88.00 $33.76
J2781 Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg
600 25 $347.00 $145.17
92134 Imaging of retina
432 349 $107.57 $36.54
Q5128 Injection, ranibizumab-eqrn (cimerli), biosimilar, 0.1 mg
261 32 $544.00 $198.10
67028 Injection of drug into eye
231 175 $582.53 $116.48
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg
216 15 $656.00 $328.65
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
99 91 $264.00 $115.10
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg
90 23 $1227.78 $814.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
68 65 $197.94 $114.40
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
55 55 $284.56 $150.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
51 51 $354.00 $137.66
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg
49 39 $88.67 $70.98
92250 Photography of the retina
20 20 $125.15 $33.62
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
18 18 $129.61 $82.84
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making
16 16 $247.00 $105.49
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina
14 14 $1828.93 $474.36
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina
14 12 $690.79 $174.55

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2022-12-02
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AL 43959

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Premier Eye Care Of Eastern Idaho

2100 Providence Way, Idaho Falls, ID 834044951

Phone: 2085296600

Secondary Practice Locations

50 N Medical Dr # 4c116

Salt Lake City, UT 841320001

Phone: 8015817899

6400 Fannin St Fl 18

Houston, TX 770301521

Phone: 7135595200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

24 Associated Practitioners
Aimee Morrison , CRNP

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health

NPI 1023654969

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Noel Chambers , AGACNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1043078017

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Board Certified)

NPI 1053429365

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1134974397

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1205415312

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Alice Crunk , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1306112297

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
📍
Updated Practice Location December 02, 2022

Registered at 1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331816 (Tel: 2053258100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 02, 2022

Registered at 1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 305, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331816 (Tel: 2053258100)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 02, 2022

Ophthalmology (License #43959 in AL)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address February 18, 2019

Registered at 6400 FANNIN ST FL 18, HOUSTON, TX 770301521 (Tel: 7135595200)

NPI Profile Active March 26, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location March 26, 2018

Registered at 50 N MEDICAL DR # 4C116, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841320001 (Tel: 8015817899)

📍
Updated Business Mailing Address March 26, 2018

Registered at 905 E CARSON GARDEN LN, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841242468

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 26, 2018

Recorded as ALEX WRIGHT, MD

🎓
Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 26, 2018

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 26, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1043715832
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 26, 2018
Last Update: December 02, 2022
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1720 University Blvd Ste 305

Birmingham, AL 352331816

Phone: 2053258100

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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