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Active NPI 1669988309 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sara Lynn Mcgowan , OD, MSC

Optometrist • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sara Mcgowan, OD, MSC is a certified Optometrist practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2007, Dr. Mcgowan delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4647 HIGHWAY 280 STE C.

Dr. Mcgowan is affiliated with Myeyedr Optometry Of Alabama Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4647 Highway 280 Ste C

Birmingham, AL 352425032

Telephone 2059952020
Fax 2059954795
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Schaeffer Eye Center Inc Facility NPI 1700118403

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs +0.9 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
48.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Mcgowan (19 Years) 19 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
92250 Photography of the retina
13 13 $95.00 $33.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
12 11 $127.92 $82.21

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2023-11-02
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL R-267-TA-B28

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Myeyedr Optometry Of Alabama Llc

322 Main St, Trussville, AL 351731425

Phone: 2059007905

Myeyedr Optometry Of Alabama Llc

3431 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 352433338

Phone: 2059672020

Myeyedr Optometry Of Alabama Llc

2737 Hwy 280 S, Mountain Brk, AL 352232495

Phone: 2053963165

Secondary Practice Locations

1686 Montgomery Hwy

Vestavia Hills, AL 352164906

Phone: 2059792020

2737 Highway 280 S Ste 191

Mountain Brk, AL 35223

Phone: 2058022020

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 02, 2023

Registered at 4647 HIGHWAY 280 STE C, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352425032 (Tel: 2059952020)

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Updated Practice Location November 08, 2018

Registered at 2737 HIGHWAY 280 S STE 191, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 35223 (Tel: 2058022020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 08, 2018

Registered at 2737 HIGHWAY 280 S STE 191, MOUNTAIN BRK, AL 352232495 (Tel: 2058022020)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 08, 2018

Optometrist (License #R-267-TA-B28 in AL)

NPI Profile Active December 18, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 18, 2017

Registered at 701 CRESTED FERN LN, HOOVER, AL 352441494 (Tel: 2059870179)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 18, 2017

Registered at 701 CRESTED FERN LN, HOOVER, AL 352441494

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 18, 2017

Recorded as SARA MCGOWAN, OD, MSC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 18, 2017

Optometrist (License #OPC4615 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 18, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669988309
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 18, 2017
Last Update: November 02, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2737 Highway 280 S Ste 191

Mountain Brk, AL 352232495

Phone: 2058022020

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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