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DR. PATRICIA C. BENJAMIN O.D.
NPI 1073588869
Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Active since February 23, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2019 HIGHLAND AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205(205) 328-2020(205) 918-9096 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2024, Mar 7, 2023, Sep 28, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Patricia C. Benjamin O.d. NPPES

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

DR. PATRICIA C. BENJAMIN O.D. (NPI 1073588869) is an individual optometrist in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (R-102-TA-098) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073588869
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PATRICIA C. BENJAMINCredential: O.D.
Location Address2019 HIGHLAND AVE SBirmingham, AL 35205-3801
Mailing Address8614 Westwood Center Dr Fl 9Vienna, VA 22182-2442 · (703) 847-8899 · Fax (866) 795-4020
Phone(205) 328-2020
Fax(205) 918-9096
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1073588869 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 · R-102-TA-098
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.
2019 HIGHLAND AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35205
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid000058546AL
OtherR102-TA-098AL · Al Board Of Optometry

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Patricia C. Benjamin 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35205 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 2

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

NICHOLAS MARTIN ONKEN O.D.
Optometrist
2019 HIGHLAND AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Jefferson County (205) 328-2020
MYEYEDR OPTOMETRY OF ALABAMA LLC
Optometrist
2019 HIGHLAND AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Jefferson County (205) 328-2020

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 Patricia Benjamin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Patricia Benjamin is 1073588869. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 23, 2006.

Where is Patricia Benjamin located?

Patricia Benjamin practices at 2019 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205. The listed phone number is (205) 328-2020.

What is Patricia Benjamin's specialty?

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

Is Patricia Benjamin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Patricia Benjamin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Patricia Benjamin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 6 other insurers list Patricia Benjamin as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Patricia Benjamin was last updated on May 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.