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Active NPI 1699785055 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Suzanne Simms , OD

Optometrist • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Suzanne Simms, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 27 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1999, Dr. Simms delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1716 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD.

Dr. Simms maintains professional affiliations with University Of Alabama At Birmingham, Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority An Affiliate Of Uab, Alabama Regional Medical Services and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, new 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

1716 University Boulevard
Hpb G080a

Birmingham, AL 352940010

Telephone 2059752020
Fax 2059346755
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1999

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
27 Yrs +8.9 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
8.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Simms (27 Years) 27 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 (2021)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
17 17 $131.65 $120.59

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-05-06
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S930TA504

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
009930510 (AL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
00488352 (MS)
Medicaid State Provider ID
1586391 (LA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Viva
U80398 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
51096440 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Alabama Regional Medical Services

712 25th St N, Birmingham, AL 352032400

Phone: 2053235311

University Of Alabama At Birmingham

1701 9th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352053605

Phone: 2059349233

Cooper Green Mercy Health Services Authority An Affiliate Of Uab

1509 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 352331601

Phone: 2059303200

Secondary Practice Locations

1509 6th Ave S

Birmingham, AL 352331601

Phone: 2059303200

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 01, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 01, 2010

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

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 01, 2010

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

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 01, 2010

Recorded as SUZANNE SIMMS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 01, 2010

Optometrist (License #S930TA504 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 09, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699785055
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 09, 2006
Last Update: May 06, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1716 University Boulevard, 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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