Active NPI 1588652242 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles K Brown , OD

Optometrist • Birmingham, AL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Brown, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Birmingham, AL. Practice services are available at 3165 GREEN VALLEY RD under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, photography of the retina, removal of cataract with insertion of lens. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3165 Green Valley Rd

Birmingham, AL 352435262

Telephone 2059672103

Fax 2059672119

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Eyecare Associates, Inc. Facility NPI 1710012877

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Active Practitioner

Practitioner Clinical Experience

Active

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

37.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2019)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	57	57	$156.03	$117.39
92250 Photography of the retina	19	19	$104.18	$46.38

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,485	16	$5.63	$1.25
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	97	97	$156.03	$110.17
92250 Photography of the retina	60	59	$104.18	$48.39
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$119.75	$94.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	21	19	$76.23	$63.45
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$115.62	$55.56
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$54.75	$38.13

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	78	76	$119.75	$92.41
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	75	75	$156.03	$105.87
92250 Photography of the retina	65	64	$104.18	$55.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	27	26	$76.23	$62.37
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	24	14	$500.00	$109.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	15	$54.75	$37.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	14	13	$115.62	$52.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S462TA018

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

000030624 (AL)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Casey Brown , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1578724647

Doctor of Optometry

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 February 20, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 20, 2008

Registered at 3165 GREEN VALLEY RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352435262 (Tel: 2059672103)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 20, 2008

Registered at 3165 GREEN VALLEY RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352435262 (Tel: 2059672103)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 20, 2008

Recorded as CHARLES BROWN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 20, 2008

Optometrist (License #S462TA018 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 07, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1588652242

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: October 07, 2005

Last Update: February 20, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

3165 Green Valley Rd

Birmingham, AL 352435262

Phone: 2059672103

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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