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Dr. James Denis Menard , OD

Optometrist • Irvington, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. James Menard, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Irvington, AL. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from New England College Of Optometry in 1995, Dr. Menard delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12701 PADGETT SWITCH RD.

Dr. Menard is affiliated with Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

12701 Padgett Switch Rd

Irvington, AL 365444011

Telephone 2518242174
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New England College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Irvington, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs Matches City Avg
City Avg: 31.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Irvington, 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

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Menard (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Irvington Specialty Average (31.0 Years) 31.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-02-05
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL R-276-TA-B68

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NH 0731

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
258733 (AL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
512-37025 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board, Inc.

12701 Padgett Switch Rd, Irvington, AL 365444011

Phone: 25182421745412

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

26 Associated Practitioners
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Nurse Practitioner

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Registered Nurse

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Registered Nurse

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 05, 2025

Optometrist (License #0731 in NH)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 07, 2023

Optometrist (License #R-276-TA-B68 in AL)

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Updated Practice Location December 12, 2019

Registered at 12701 PADGETT SWITCH RD, IRVINGTON, AL 365444011 (Tel: 2518242174)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2019

Registered at 6500 AUDUBON SQ N, MOBILE, AL 366956231 (Tel: 6934864926)

NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 300 KELLER ST, WAL-MART VISION CENTER, MANCHESTER, NH 031033218 (Tel: 6036210033)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 59 JEFFERSON DR, HILLSBORO, NH 032445318 (Tel: 6038485190)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as JAMES MENARD, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #0731 in NH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 02, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679666176
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 02, 2006
Last Update: February 05, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6500 Audubon Sq N

Mobile, AL 366956231

Phone: 6934864926

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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