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Deactivated NPI 1598771743 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. William J Benjamin , OD

Optometrist • Birmingham, AL

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. William Benjamin has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date July 31, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date May 09, 2022
Total Practice Duration ~16 Years of Practice (2006 – 2022)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Benjamin, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Throughout an active medical career spanning 16 years, Dr. Benjamin provided care at the practice location at 1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD until profile deactivation on 2022-05-09.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1716 University Blvd
Hpb G080a

Birmingham, AL 352940010

Telephone 2059752020
Fax 2059346755
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

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
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL R103-TA-336

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.

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

9 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated May 09, 2022

Record deactivated on May 09, 2022

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Updated Practice Location March 02, 2018

Registered at 1201 11TH AVE S STE 501, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352053423 (Tel: 2059300930)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 02, 2018

Registered at 937 TULIP POPLAR LN, HOOVER, AL 352441638 (Tel: 2059857280)

NPI Profile Active July 03, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 03, 2013

Registered at 1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080A, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352940010 (Tel: 2059752020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 03, 2013

Registered at 1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080A, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352940010 (Tel: 2059752020)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 03, 2013

Recorded as WILLIAM BENJAMIN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 03, 2013

Optometrist (License #R103-TA-336 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598771743
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 31, 2006
Last Update: July 03, 2013
Deactivation Date: May 09, 2022

Mailing Address

1716 University Blvd, Hpb G080a

Birmingham, AL 352940010

Phone: 2059752020

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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