Active NPI 1851549976 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kennedy Rhyne Walker , OD

Optometrist • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kennedy Walker, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 18 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2008, Dr. Walker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4226 MOUNTAINDALE ROAD.

Dr. Walker is affiliated with Day Optometry Clinic Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4226 Mountaindale Road

Birmingham, AL 35213

Telephone 2059565280

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2008

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

18 Yrs -0.1 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

28.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Walker (18 Years) 18 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
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,622	14	$2.71	$1.19
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	127	95	$99.91	$82.27
92250 Photography of the retina	125	123	$76.98	$33.07
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	118	118	$151.15	$112.96
92134 Imaging of retina	41	39	$57.00	$36.21
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	38	35	$56.89	$32.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	30	27	$91.00	$56.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	28	26	$140.00	$116.60
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$173.00	$134.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	107	$96.84	$83.56
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	119	118	$146.88	$115.73
92250 Photography of the retina	116	113	$75.00	$34.11
92134 Imaging of retina	44	40	$55.00	$36.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	26	26	$168.00	$137.49
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	25	22	$55.00	$33.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	22	20	$89.00	$56.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,260	12	$2.44	$1.05
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	121	86	$92.92	$80.87
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	117	115	$140.00	$111.65
92250 Photography of the retina	114	112	$75.00	$32.46
92134 Imaging of retina	44	40	$55.00	$35.80
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	25	25	$160.00	$134.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	23	22	$55.00	$32.65
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	14	$89.00	$54.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	123	120	$75.00	$36.91
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	120	120	$136.87	$119.63
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	112	85	$86.72	$86.10
92134 Imaging of retina	47	44	$55.00	$38.65
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	42	42	$157.00	$142.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	21	$59.20	$53.30
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	21	19	$55.00	$34.92
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	12	$89.00	$58.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	110	82	$75.28	$70.86
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	107	106	$134.09	$118.91
92250 Photography of the retina	106	105	$74.64	$42.11
92134 Imaging of retina	37	35	$55.00	$38.47
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	22	22	$153.64	$142.48
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	11	11	$89.00	$58.89
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$57.00	$42.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,972	25	$2.53	$1.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	178	126	$72.98	$68.58
92250 Photography of the retina	144	137	$73.00	$46.21
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	123	120	$128.93	$117.12
92134 Imaging of retina	57	53	$54.16	$38.16
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	57	57	$148.93	$141.12
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug	33	15	$142.00	$105.35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	26	24	$89.00	$58.94
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	24	24	$52.00	$32.78

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,172	12	$2.75	$1.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	121	81	$72.01	$67.67
92250 Photography of the retina	109	106	$73.00	$51.54
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	81	80	$126.98	$116.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	56	56	$147.00	$140.98
92134 Imaging of retina	34	34	$52.00	$38.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	14	14	$52.00	$32.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	13	11	$89.00	$59.17

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92250 Photography of the retina	87	83	$73.00	$57.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	65	$69.94	$67.00
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	69	67	$124.71	$111.11
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	38	38	$144.74	$138.64
92134 Imaging of retina	28	25	$50.00	$37.99
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	13	11	$81.69	$78.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-B78-TA-796

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

Day Optometry Clinic Pc

137 W Shugart Ridge Rd, Gardendale, AL 350712671

Phone: 2056315681414

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 September 03, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 03, 2008

Registered at 4226 MOUNTAINDALE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (Tel: 2059565280)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 03, 2008

Registered at 4226 MOUNTAINDALE ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35213 (Tel: 2059565280)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 03, 2008

Recorded as KENNEDY WALKER, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 03, 2008

Optometrist (License #S-B78-TA-796 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 03, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851549976

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: September 03, 2008

Last Update: September 03, 2008

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4226 Mountaindale Road

Birmingham, AL 35213

Phone: 2059565280

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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