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Active NPI 1033105283 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Tim J Thompson , OD

Optometrist • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Tim Thompson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1991, Dr. Thompson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 700 18TH ST S STE 601.

Dr. Thompson 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, established patient complete exam of visual system, 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

700 18th St S Ste 601

Birmingham, AL 352333800

Telephone 2053258620
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +16.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.1 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
171 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
62.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Thompson (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Birmingham Specialty Average (18.1 Years) 18.1 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
343 191 $151.71 $82.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
231 209 $218.95 $116.04
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
186 185 $240.90 $111.30
92134 Imaging of retina
122 103 $119.39 $35.99
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
71 71 $118.34 $32.66
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
57 56 $211.68 $54.42
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
36 30 $165.78 $79.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
27 27 $335.59 $143.44
68801 Dilation of tear drainage opening
19 17 $321.74 $85.44
92250 Photography of the retina
17 16 $201.53 $33.18
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $290.27 $134.86
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
11 11 $42.73 $9.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-08-26
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S784TA393

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
528500580 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
51501411 (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

20 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Jonathan Groothoff , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 26, 2020

Registered at 700 18TH ST S STE 601, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352333800 (Tel: 2053258620)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 26, 2020

Registered at 700 18TH ST S STE 601, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352333800 (Tel: 2059336888)

NPI Profile Active October 12, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 12, 2011

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 12, 2011

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 12, 2011

Recorded as TIM THOMPSON, OD

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

Optometrist (License #S784TA393 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: 1033105283
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 23, 2005
Last Update: August 26, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

700 18th St S Ste 601

Birmingham, AL 352333800

Phone: 2059336888

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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