DR. ALBERT EUGENE FRANKLIN III O.D.
NPI 1174651749
Optometrist in Mobile, AL

Active since March 02, 2007PECOS Enrolled
3716 AIRPORT BLVD STE A, MOBILE, AL 36608(251) 930-4018(251) 344-5425 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Albert Eugene Franklin Iii O.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALBERT EUGENE FRANKLIN III O.D. (NPI 1174651749) is an individual optometrist in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (S-A45-TA-615) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174651749
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALBERT EUGENE FRANKLIN IIICredential: O.D.
Location Address3716 AIRPORT BLVD STE AMobile, AL 36608-1618
Mailing Address4011 Lakefront Dr WMobile, AL 36695-8680 · (504) 606-8450
Fax(251) 344-5425
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 2019
✔ NPI 1174651749 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · S-A45-TA-615✔ Licensed in LA · 1273-432T
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.
3716 AIRPORT BLVD STE A, Mobile, AL 36608

Accepted Insurance

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. Albert Eugene Franklin Iii 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 Albert Franklin reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Optometrist
3716 AIRPORT BLVD STE A
Mobile, AL 36608
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment

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 36608 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

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

Optometrist
3716 AIRPORT BLVD STE A
MOBILE, AL 36608

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 Albert Franklin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Albert Franklin is 1174651749. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 2, 2007.

Where is Albert Franklin located?

Albert Franklin practices at 3716 Airport Blvd Ste A, Mobile, AL 36608. The listed phone number is (251) 930-4018.

What is Albert Franklin's specialty?

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

Is Albert Franklin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Albert Franklin is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Albert Franklin's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Albert Franklin reassigns Medicare benefits to Albert Franklin LLC (Mobile, 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 Albert Franklin's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Albert Franklin accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 7 other insurers list Albert Franklin 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 Albert Franklin was last updated on November 8, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.