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Active NPI 1962478727 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Ami A. Epstein , OD

Optometrist • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ami Epstein, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 28 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1998, Dr. Epstein delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2206 CAHABA VALLEY DR.

Dr. Epstein is affiliated with University Of Alabama At Birmingham and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

2206 Cahaba Valley Dr
Suite B

Birmingham, AL 352422666

Telephone 2059819441
Fax 2059819422
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Hair International, Ltd. Facility NPI 1871693531

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1998

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
28 Yrs +9.9 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
2.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Epstein (28 Years) 28 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
58 57 $91.95 $89.62
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
21 16 $75.00 $74.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-01-23
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-906-TA-460

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Al Board Of Optometry
S-906-TA-460 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

University Of Alabama At Birmingham

1716 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 352331816

Phone: 2059343899

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Carl Shory , MD

General Practice

NPI 1558525618

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address January 23, 2020

Registered at 3125 SUNVIEW DR, VESTAVIA, AL 352435434 (Tel: 2059772777)

NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 2206 CAHABA VALLEY DR, SUITE B, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352422666 (Tel: 2059819441)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 2206 CAHABA VALLEY DR, SUITE B, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352422666 (Tel: 2059819441)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as AMI EPSTEIN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Optometrist (License #S-906-TA-460 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1962478727
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 23, 2006
Last Update: March 07, 2023
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

3125 Sunview Dr

Vestavia, AL 352435434

Phone: 2059772777

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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