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Dr. Walter Lee Jackson , OD

Optometrist • Columbus, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Walter Jackson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Columbus, GA. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2021, Dr. Jackson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2616 WARM SPRINGS ROAD.

Dr. Jackson is affiliated with West Georgia Eye Care Center,P.A. and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2616 Warm Springs Road

Columbus, GA 319045323

Telephone 7065077530
Fax 7062219797
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Eye Associates Of Manatee Llp Facility NPI 1568460889

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Columbus, GA

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -17.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.6 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
26 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, GA (1498 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
54.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Jackson (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Columbus Specialty Average (22.6 Years) 22.6 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
199 176 $260.00 $120.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
173 153 $185.00 $84.73
92250 Photography of the retina
106 105 $75.00 $33.75
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
56 56 $340.00 $158.28
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
42 41 $115.00 $52.53
92134 Imaging of retina
33 29 $80.00 $37.12
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
24 24 $230.00 $101.73
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
18 15 $75.00 $32.51
92285 Photography of content of eyes
16 14 $50.00 $20.74
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
14 13 $125.00 $57.26

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-04-23
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License GA OPT003364

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 - Low Vision Rehabilitation

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WL0500X

State License AL S-E78-TA-C17

Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.

Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WL0500X

State License AL S-E78

Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.

Optometrist - Occupational Vision

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WX0102X

State License AL S-E78

Optometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S-E78

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 AL S-E78-TA-C17

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 - Occupational Vision

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WX0102X

State License AL S-E78-TA-C17

Optometrists who work in Occupational Vision, the branch of environmental optometry, consider all aspects of the relationship between work and vision, visual performances, eye safety, and health.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

West Georgia Eye Care Center,p.a.

2616 Warm Springs Rd, Columbus, GA 319045323

Phone: 7063233491

Secondary Practice Locations

2012 10th Ave

Columbus, GA 319011460

Phone: 7063233491

6600 Whittlesey Blvd Bldg A

Columbus, GA 31909

Phone: 7063233491

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1336675941

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1740243740

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

13 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address April 23, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 11407, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352468575 (Tel: 8643591308)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 22, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 11407, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352465323 (Tel: 7063233491)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 22, 2024

Optometrist (License #S-E78 in AL)

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Updated Practice Location May 31, 2022

Registered at 2616 WARM SPRINGS ROAD, COLUMBUS, GA 319045323 (Tel: 7065077530)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 31, 2022

Registered at 2616 WARM SPRINGS ROAD, COLUMBUS, GA 319045323 (Tel: 7065077530)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 31, 2022

Optometrist (License #S-E78 in AL)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 01, 2021

Optometrist (License #S-E78-TA-C17 in AL)

NPI Profile Active June 09, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 09, 2021

Registered at 700 19TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331927 (Tel: 2059338101)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 09, 2021

Registered at 224 59TH ST S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352122549 (Tel: 7066049907)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 09, 2021

Recorded as WALTER JACKSON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 09, 2021

Optometrist (License #S-E78 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 09, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1073180741
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 09, 2021
Last Update: April 23, 2026
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 11407

Birmingham, AL 352468575

Phone: 8643591308

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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