Active NPI 1538144399 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael D Blackburn , OD

Optometrist • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Blackburn, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1988, Dr. Blackburn delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4960 VALLEYDALE RD.

Dr. Blackburn accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of optic nerve, 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

4960 Valleydale Rd
Suite 201

Birmingham, AL 352424613

Telephone 2059805152

Fax 2059805154

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Oak Mountain Eye Care Pc Facility NPI 1255316006

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1988

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

38 Yrs +19.9 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

15.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blackburn (38 Years) 38 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	120	100	$84.00	$82.38
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	38	$104.00	$102.65
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	26	21	$50.00	$32.41
92134 Imaging of retina	21	21	$50.00	$35.89
92250 Photography of the retina	19	18	$50.00	$32.55
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$59.00	$50.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	144	105	$84.00	$82.89
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	30	$104.00	$102.52
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	27	18	$50.00	$33.34
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	18	$59.00	$51.91
92134 Imaging of retina	19	16	$50.00	$36.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$104.00	$102.85
92250 Photography of the retina	17	16	$52.94	$33.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	142	119	$84.00	$83.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	33	21	$50.00	$34.11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	24	$104.00	$102.90
92134 Imaging of retina	24	23	$50.00	$37.76
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$104.00	$103.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$59.00	$53.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	144	113	$84.00	$84.00
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	16	$50.00	$34.94
92134 Imaging of retina	21	18	$50.00	$38.38
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$59.00	$53.30
92250 Photography of the retina	12	11	$91.67	$36.91
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$104.00	$104.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$104.00	$104.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	52	$84.00	$70.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	51	$104.00	$102.88
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$104.00	$103.79
92134 Imaging of retina	30	27	$50.00	$38.17
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	26	18	$50.00	$35.08
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$59.00	$42.60

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	172	109	$84.00	$68.95
92134 Imaging of retina	44	37	$50.00	$37.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$104.00	$101.48
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	30	20	$50.00	$34.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	19	15	$59.00	$40.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$104.00	$100.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	61	$84.10	$63.76
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	67	66	$104.00	$94.92
92134 Imaging of retina	40	36	$50.00	$35.98
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	23	20	$50.00	$32.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$104.00	$94.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	13	$85.00	$55.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	106	$84.00	$63.23
92134 Imaging of retina	33	28	$50.00	$35.42
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	19	$59.00	$37.70
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	26	21	$50.00	$32.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$104.00	$93.70
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$85.00	$53.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-08-21

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S672TA330

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.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active March 13, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 13, 2008

Registered at 4960 VALLEYDALE RD, SUITE 201, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352424613 (Tel: 2059805152)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 13, 2008

Registered at 4960 VALLEYDALE RD, SUITE 201, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352424613 (Tel: 2059805152)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 13, 2008

Recorded as MICHAEL BLACKBURN, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 13, 2008

Optometrist (License #S672TA330 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 14, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538144399

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 14, 2005

Last Update: August 21, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4960 Valleydale Rd, Suite 201

Birmingham, AL 352424613

Phone: 2059805152

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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