Active NPI 1902892151 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael A Callahan , MD

Ophthalmology • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Callahan, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 55 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1971, Dr. Callahan delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 700 18TH ST S STE 410.

Dr. Callahan is affiliated with University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, photography of content of eyes, exam of visual field with intermediate testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

700 18th St S Ste 410

Birmingham, AL 352333805

Telephone 2053258620

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation Facility NPI 1265485999

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1971

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

55 Yrs +32.5 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

69.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Callahan (55 Years) 55 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	468	402	$219.17	$115.09
92285 Photography of content of eyes	130	130	$79.68	$17.93
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	94	93	$169.34	$41.68
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	85	85	$337.45	$148.66
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	68	68	$235.12	$42.18
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	66	43	$1829.80	$485.07
92134 Imaging of retina	59	52	$118.93	$35.37
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	46	46	$2448.91	$773.58
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face	28	13	$380.14	$158.66
68801 Dilation of tear drainage opening	25	25	$321.08	$105.74
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	23	23	$844.43	$315.87
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	22	21	$118.82	$28.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	20	$150.00	$78.60
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	21	21	$234.81	$27.55
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	20	$211.25	$54.08
92025 Ct scan of cornea	18	18	$229.50	$29.62
68815 Probing of nasal-tear duct with insertion of tube or stent	17	17	$1145.41	$142.62
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	15	15	$1596.53	$724.01
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$202.38	$32.94
68720 Creation of drainage tract from tear sac to the nasal cavity	11	11	$2586.45	$756.04
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	11	11	$2069.18	$667.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	572	11	$13.35	$6.24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	361	322	$210.95	$118.48
92285 Photography of content of eyes	111	110	$76.24	$18.34
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	84	84	$163.48	$42.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	50	50	$323.40	$154.99
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	44	44	$224.80	$43.59
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	42	42	$2381.60	$793.17
92134 Imaging of retina	36	35	$114.78	$36.61
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	27	21	$1769.78	$504.62
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	26	$202.27	$57.16
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	24	24	$817.08	$320.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	24	24	$113.00	$32.12
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face	24	12	$369.50	$167.28
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	20	$146.19	$84.82
68801 Dilation of tear drainage opening	20	20	$310.50	$108.34
92250 Photography of the retina	16	16	$195.75	$33.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	1,219	12	$12.06	$6.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	469	398	$204.54	$121.41
92285 Photography of content of eyes	161	158	$73.54	$19.25
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	111	94	$140.27	$85.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	102	102	$315.16	$154.59
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	87	59	$1717.36	$503.11
92134 Imaging of retina	84	78	$110.81	$36.62
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	80	80	$159.13	$43.17
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	72	71	$217.78	$46.32
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	42	42	$2315.36	$802.54
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	41	40	$109.88	$33.73
68801 Dilation of tear drainage opening	40	34	$301.35	$104.54
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face	36	14	$358.44	$182.79
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	36	36	$196.83	$58.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	29	28	$795.14	$332.97
92250 Photography of the retina	20	20	$189.30	$33.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$204.00	$107.52
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	12	12	$1499.75	$728.35
11441 Removal of growth (0.6 to 1.0 centimeters) of the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth	11	11	$398.18	$164.95

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	415	352	$198.26	$124.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	220	185	$135.89	$87.71
92285 Photography of content of eyes	139	134	$70.69	$19.21
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	97	64	$1663.73	$520.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	92	92	$305.07	$159.92
92134 Imaging of retina	91	82	$106.84	$37.88
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	82	81	$154.10	$44.68
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	81	80	$211.04	$51.68
68801 Dilation of tear drainage opening	56	38	$293.57	$86.08
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	48	48	$2236.77	$805.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	47	47	$191.66	$59.39
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	46	46	$106.22	$33.97
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face	30	11	$348.30	$188.16
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	28	$198.64	$108.15
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	27	26	$773.22	$323.50
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	21	17	$1860.00	$695.24
92250 Photography of the retina	19	19	$183.32	$35.89
68815 Probing of nasal-tear duct with insertion of tube or stent	18	18	$1046.33	$146.37
11440 Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less	12	12	$310.67	$120.34

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	1,416	12	$11.17	$6.08
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	374	308	$192.51	$103.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	166	130	$132.20	$70.87
92285 Photography of content of eyes	114	112	$68.03	$18.27
92134 Imaging of retina	96	88	$102.92	$38.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	92	92	$295.57	$154.27
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	82	52	$1615.96	$519.81
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	70	70	$204.50	$58.28
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	68	67	$184.71	$59.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	50	50	$193.56	$102.65
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	44	43	$150.50	$43.94
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	37	36	$750.84	$328.95
68801 Dilation of tear drainage opening	37	32	$282.73	$101.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	33	33	$102.33	$34.30
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	32	27	$1804.75	$717.57
92250 Photography of the retina	30	30	$177.80	$40.82
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face	29	12	$336.66	$182.01
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	29	29	$2191.14	$800.81
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	26	14	$6.46	$1.42
11440 Removal of noncancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less	12	12	$303.75	$132.01
68720 Creation of drainage tract from tear sac to the nasal cavity	12	12	$2299.50	$514.11
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	12	12	$624.17	$286.25
15823 Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid	11	11	$1416.82	$740.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	2,380	12	$10.23	$6.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	469	356	$186.20	$101.21
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	170	103	$1569.40	$595.37
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	165	165	$286.64	$151.96
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	154	124	$185.00	$53.02
92134 Imaging of retina	142	120	$99.51	$37.24
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	120	116	$179.05	$59.07
92285 Photography of content of eyes	100	92	$65.26	$18.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	92	78	$128.30	$69.07
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	71	70	$98.55	$33.12
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	61	11	$5.13	$1.56
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	61	57	$33.13	$11.08
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	51	40	$1753.31	$714.35
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	47	47	$728.55	$344.33
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face	40	12	$326.25	$173.47
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	39	39	$249.00	$136.91
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	27	26	$2115.33	$714.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	26	26	$187.62	$100.29
68801 Dilation of tear drainage opening	24	20	$275.25	$110.19
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	22	22	$609.77	$262.30
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	20	20	$201.50	$62.83
92250 Photography of the retina	13	13	$173.31	$42.30

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0588 Injection, incobotulinumtoxin a, 1 unit	3,580	16	$6.25	$5.00
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	1,752	14	$7.39	$5.96
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	252	227	$120.00	$115.83
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	223	157	$157.11	$63.68
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	205	133	$1547.91	$590.59
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	153	125	$80.39	$78.62
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	95	$177.35	$99.51
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	101	99	$111.13	$58.05
92134 Imaging of retina	100	85	$76.05	$37.05
92285 Photography of content of eyes	95	77	$64.71	$17.18
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	77	77	$140.00	$135.83
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face	59	16	$358.44	$174.20
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	49	45	$78.16	$34.30
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	48	47	$248.38	$135.37
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	44	42	$447.23	$311.26
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	36	36	$90.00	$74.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	31	$125.25	$66.61
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	31	24	$1775.52	$745.86
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	30	27	$47.73	$13.69
92025 Ct scan of cornea	20	18	$144.50	$33.75
68801 Dilation of tear drainage opening	19	16	$100.00	$78.93
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	17	$69.44	$40.38
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	17	17	$340.35	$191.25
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	16	16	$255.25	$202.61
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	13	13	$3183.00	$816.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$184.31	$99.69
67810 Biopsy of eyelid	11	11	$286.00	$84.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	5,080	19	$5.31	$5.23
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	461	348	$118.22	$108.00
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	245	164	$80.00	$75.83
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	195	136	$148.00	$57.16
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	189	123	$1550.00	$537.65
92285 Photography of content of eyes	175	117	$65.00	$16.56
92134 Imaging of retina	153	127	$66.00	$35.33
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	120	120	$140.00	$130.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	117	110	$90.00	$54.87
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	95	80	$50.00	$12.83
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	64	61	$66.00	$32.98
64612 Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face	53	19	$439.81	$160.69
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	53	49	$350.00	$276.39
68801 Dilation of tear drainage opening	41	25	$100.00	$75.96
92025 Ct scan of cornea	40	35	$125.00	$32.34
67840 Removal of eyelid growth	24	22	$180.00	$172.41
67810 Biopsy of eyelid	23	21	$242.00	$76.67
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system	23	23	$86.09	$72.12
67904 Repair of tendon of upper eyelid	21	20	$2937.05	$721.23
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens	17	13	$1800.00	$680.14

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-08-19

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AL 00006083

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

528500580 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Ptan

000011042 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs

51011042 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation

700 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 352333802

Phone: 2053258620

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

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location August 19, 2020

Registered at 700 18TH ST S STE 410, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352333805 (Tel: 2053258620)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 19, 2020

Registered at 700 18TH ST S STE 410, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352333805 (Tel: 2053258620)

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NPI Profile Active October 12, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location October 12, 2011

Registered at 700 18TH ST S, SUITE 711, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352333806 (Tel: 2059336888)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 12, 2011

Registered at 700 18TH ST S, SUITE 711, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352333806 (Tel: 2059336888)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 12, 2011

Recorded as MICHAEL CALLAHAN, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 12, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #00006083 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 23, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1902892151

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 23, 2005

Last Update: August 19, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

700 18th St S Ste 410

Birmingham, AL 352333805

Phone: 2053258620

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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