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Active NPI 1114362688 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Walter Tyson Parker , MD

Ophthalmology • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Walter Parker, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 13 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2013, Dr. Parker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1000 19TH ST S.

Dr. Parker is affiliated with Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1000 19th St S

Birmingham, AL 35205

Telephone 2059300700
Fax 2059309127
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2013

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
13 Yrs -9.5 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
72.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Parker (13 Years) 13 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
228 149 $145.00 $116.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
209 169 $90.00 $81.93
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
198 194 $130.00 $112.59
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
181 138 $185.00 $37.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
152 152 $185.00 $149.73
92134 Imaging of retina
151 139 $75.00 $35.07
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
127 77 $2500.00 $419.29
92025 Ct scan of cornea
54 52 $200.00 $30.10
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
32 24 $925.00 $269.17
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
28 28 $155.00 $134.09
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
24 24 $60.00 $32.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
20 20 $110.00 $55.95
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
16 16 $390.63 $164.99
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
16 11 $3000.00 $628.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AL 37065

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MN 61757

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

Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.c.

1000 19th St S, Birmingham, AL 352054804

Phone: 2059300700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 24, 2018

Registered at 1000 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205 (Tel: 2059300700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 24, 2018

Registered at 1000 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352054804 (Tel: 2059300700)

NPI Profile Active May 16, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 16, 2017

Registered at 9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 200, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554313200 (Tel: 9528885800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 16, 2017

Registered at 9801 DUPONT AVE S STE 425, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554313873 (Tel: (952) 888-5800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 16, 2017

Recorded as WALTER PARKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 16, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #61757 in MN)

NPI Profile Active April 10, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 10, 2014

Registered at 6565 FANNIN ST, NC205, HOUSTON, TX 770302703 (Tel: 7137985143)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 10, 2014

Registered at 6565 FANNIN ST, NC205, HOUSTON, TX 770302703

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 10, 2014

Recorded as WALTER PARKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 10, 2014

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 09, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114362688
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 09, 2013
Last Update: May 24, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1000 19th St S

Birmingham, AL 352054804

Phone: 2059300700

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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