Active NPI 1740341445 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. David Pickrell , OD

Optometrist • Talladega, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. David Pickrell, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Talladega, AL. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1990, Dr. Pickrell delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 300 EAST ST N.

Dr. Pickrell is affiliated with Cheaha Eye Associates Pc 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

300 East St N

Talladega, AL 351602085

Telephone 2059138747

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Cheaha Eye Associates Pc Facility NPI 1700946449

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Talladega, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs +13.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.3 Yrs

State Avg: 22.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

4 Specialists

Practicing in Talladega, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

29.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Pickrell (36 Years) 36 Yrs

Talladega Specialty Average (22.3 Years) 22.3 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	61	53	$76.97	$31.24
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	57	32	$92.74	$81.15
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	44	37	$126.43	$103.53
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	40	32	$99.30	$55.11
92285 Photography of content of eyes	18	16	$59.11	$18.41
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$135.62	$125.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	50	30	$78.04	$76.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	56	29	$78.93	$78.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$109.21	$106.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	62	35	$78.55	$78.33
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	16	16	$86.00	$86.00
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	15	15	$100.00	$58.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	72	36	$78.72	$69.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	18	$99.78	$58.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	15	15	$84.40	$83.95
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$109.08	$101.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	119	68	$78.66	$68.86
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	50	49	$86.28	$84.98
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	39	39	$99.79	$58.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	27	27	$109.04	$100.03
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	27	27	$49.56	$25.97
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	24	24	$71.00	$32.37
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	15	14	$69.93	$43.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	174	82	$78.77	$63.99
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	71	71	$85.49	$84.11
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	64	61	$99.75	$55.82
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	37	$109.05	$94.45
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	28	27	$49.71	$23.96
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	26	26	$71.00	$31.25
92285 Photography of content of eyes	13	13	$59.08	$16.42
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$85.54	$84.13
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing	12	12	$69.00	$42.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	130	74	$78.72	$63.56
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	68	68	$85.49	$83.36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	45	42	$99.73	$54.76
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	36	34	$70.97	$30.83
92020 Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp	25	25	$49.20	$23.74
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	23	23	$109.22	$93.48
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	15	13	$353.33	$111.38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	14	14	$87.36	$84.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S714-TA328

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

009949205 (AL)

Medicaid State Provider ID

000058237 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc-Bs Of Alabama

510-58237 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eyemed

113959 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc-Bs Of Alabama

515-16691 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Cheaha Eye Associates Pc

300 E St N, Talladega, AL 351602074

Phone: 2563625800

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Rena Patel , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1245548270

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Cary Camp , DC

Chiropractor - Orthopedic

NPI 1649378670

Doctor of Chiropractic

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 July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 300 EAST ST N, TALLADEGA, AL 351602085 (Tel: 2059138747)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 203, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352010203 (Tel: 2059138747)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DAVID PICKRELL, O.D.

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

Optometrist (License #S714-TA328 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 13, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740341445

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: December 13, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 203

Birmingham, AL 352010203

Phone: 2059138747

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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