DR. DEBRA H. BROWN O.D.
NPI 1073501268
Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is Debra Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Debra Brown is 1073501268. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2005.

Q: What is Debra Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Debra Brown was last updated on March 12, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since October 11, 2005PECOS Enrolled

5510 HIGHWAY 280, SUITE 213, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242(205) 981-0103(205) 981-6428 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. Debra H. Brown O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. DEBRA H. BROWN O.D. (NPI 1073501268) is an individual optometrist in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (S492TA019) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073501268

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. DEBRA H. BROWNCredential: O.D.

Location Address5510 HIGHWAY 280, SUITE 213Birmingham, AL 35242-6582

Mailing Address5510 Highway 280, Suite 213Birmingham, AL 35242-6582 · (205) 981-0103 · Fax (205) 981-6428

Phone(205) 981-0103

Fax(205) 981-6428

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 11, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2008

✔ NPI 1073501268 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

License✔ Licensed in AL · S492TA019

Definition

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.

5510 HIGHWAY 280, Birmingham, AL 35242

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare NSC1074080015AL

Medicare UPINT69142

Medicare PIN20902AL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Debra H. Brown O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Debra Brown reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Eyecare Associates, Inc.

4.4 mi

Optometrist

4500 VALLEYDALE RD, SUITE 700
Birmingham, AL 35242

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
89 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1619112513 (636) 200-4393

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35242 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$122.31 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$66.08 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ALAA M. ELREFAI, MD, PC

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

5510 HIGHWAY 280, SUITE 215
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

Shelby County (205) 437-1982

JOSEPH FEICK JR. PHARM. D.

Pharmacist

5510 HIGHWAY 280, SUITE 123
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

Shelby County (205) 991-0800

JOY COFFEE RPH

Pharmacist

5510 HIGHWAY 280, SUITE 110
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

Shelby County (205) 981-9834

DOUBLE OAK MOUNTAIN FAMILY DENTISTRY, LLC

Dentist (General Practice)

5510 HIGHWAY 280, SUITE 104-105
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

Shelby County (205) 991-8850

GREYSTONE ORTHODONTICS INC

Dentist (Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics)

5510 HIGHWAY 280, SUITE 201
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

Shelby County (205) 408-0894

DR. MICHAEL M KWARCINSKI O.D.

Optometrist

5510 HIGHWAY 280, SUITE 213
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

Shelby County (205) 981-0103

HIGHLAND DENTISTRY, INC.

Dentist (General Practice)

5510 HIGHWAY 280, SUITE 104
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

Shelby County (205) 991-6080

DR. SAMUEL W BEENKEN MD

Pain Medicine (Pain Medicine)

5510 HIGHWAY 280, SUITE 215
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242

Shelby County (205) 624-4325

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Debra Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Debra Brown is 1073501268. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 11, 2005.

Where is Debra Brown located?

Debra Brown practices at 5510 Highway 280 Suite 213, Birmingham, AL 35242. The listed phone number is (205) 981-0103.

What is Debra Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Debra Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Debra Brown is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Debra Brown's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Debra Brown reassigns Medicare benefits to Eyecare Associates, Inc. (Birmingham, AL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Debra Brown's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Debra Brown was last updated on March 12, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.