DRY EYE CENTER OF ALABAMA, LLC
NPI 1134717572
Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC is 1134717572. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 31, 2020.

Q: What is Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC's specialty?

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

Active since December 31, 2020

3490 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 110, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209(205) 490-2322(205) 510-9469 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 31, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

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About Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, Llc NPPES

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

DRY EYE CENTER OF ALABAMA, LLC (NPI 1134717572) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Birmingham, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since December 2020. The organization lists Charles Derrick Franklin, Practicing Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134717572

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameDRY EYE CENTER OF ALABAMA, LLC

Location Address3490 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 110Birmingham, AL 35209-5604

Mailing Address3490 Independence Dr Ste 110Birmingham, AL 35209-5604 · (205) 490-2322 · Fax (205) 510-9469

Phone(205) 490-2322

Fax(205) 510-9469

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialCharles Derrick FranklinPracticing Owner · (205) 490-2322

Enumeration DateDecember 31, 2020

NPPES CertifiedDecember 31, 2020

✔ NPI 1134717572 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

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.

3490 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 110, Birmingham, AL 35209

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid216124AL

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, Llc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Allison Mckelvey, OD

Optometry

NPI 1033601414

3490 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 110
Homewood, AL 35209

(205) 490-2322

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Bonnie-Kim Schwertz, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1891147773

3490 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 110
Homewood, AL 35209

(205) 490-2322

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Charles Franklin, OD

Optometry

NPI 1649771957

3928 MONTCLAIR RD STE 100
Mountain Brk, AL 35213

(205) 592-3911

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2.9 mi

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

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 Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC is 1134717572. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on December 31, 2020.

Where is Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC located?

Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC is located at 3490 Independence Dr Ste 110, Birmingham, AL 35209. The listed phone number is (205) 490-2322.

What is Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC's specialty?

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

Is Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC was last updated on December 31, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.