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Active NPI 1558346429 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Steve R Bird , OD

Optometrist • Seattle, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Steve Bird, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Seattle, WA. With approximately 32 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1994, Dr. Bird delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1315 4TH AVE.

Dr. Bird accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1315 4th Ave

Seattle, WA 981012503

Telephone 2066243937
Fax 2067242210
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Visions Northwest Optical Inc Facility NPI 1538602081

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1994

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Seattle, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
32 Yrs +13.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.5 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
197 Specialists

Practicing in Seattle, WA (1692 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. Bird (32 Years) 32 Yrs
Seattle Specialty Average (18.5 Years) 18.5 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 3324TX

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.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
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 1315 4TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 981012503 (Tel: 2066243937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 1808 E UNION ST, UNIT E, SEATTLE, WA 98122 (Tel: 2063282651)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as STEVE BIRD, O.D

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

Optometrist (License #3324TX in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 13, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1558346429
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 13, 2005
Last Update: July 13, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1808 E Union St, Unit E

Seattle, WA 98122

Phone: 2063282651

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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