JOY CHUANG O.D.
NPI 1225477466
Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is Joy Chuang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joy Chuang is 1225477466. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2013.

Q: What is Joy Chuang'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 Joy Chuang was last updated on August 19, 2020. 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.

Active since June 20, 2013PECOS Enrolled

75.81/100

CMS Quality Rating

700 18TH ST S, STE 601, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 325-8620 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 19, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 19, 2020, Dec 26, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Joy Chuang O.d. NPPES

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

JOY CHUANG O.D. (NPI 1225477466) is an individual optometrist in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (R254TAB14) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225477466

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameJOY CHUANGCredential: O.D.

Location Address700 18TH ST S, STE 601Birmingham, AL 35233-3800

Mailing Address700 18th St S, Ste 601Birmingham, AL 35233-3800

Phone(205) 325-8620

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateJune 20, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 19, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 19, 2020

✔ NPI 1225477466 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 · R254TAB14✔ Licensed in GA · OPT002757

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.

700 18TH ST S, Birmingham, AL 35233

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Joy Chuang 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 Joy Chuang reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation

Same address

Ophthalmology

700 18TH STREET SOUTH, SUITE 601
Birmingham, AL 35233

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

NPI 1265485999 (205) 325-8620

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

36 services36 patients

Imaging of retina 92134

Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.

19 services19 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

16 services14 patients

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014

An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.

12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35233 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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75.81/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

89.29

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

41.73

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ALABAMA SIGHT CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION

Optometrist

700 18TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (205) 325-8519

MICHAEL A CALLAHAN MD & ASSOC PC

Technician/Technologist (Optician)

700 18TH ST S, SUITE 711
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (205) 933-6888

DR. RICHARD M FEIST MD

Ophthalmology

700 18TH ST S, SUITE 707
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (205) 329-7100

DR. JENNIFER CHILDERS GIBSON OD

Optometrist

700 18TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (205) 325-8620

MICHAEL STEVEN VAPHIADES DO

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

700 18TH ST S, SUITE 601
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (206) 325-8620

DR. JOHN O MASON III MD

Ophthalmology

700 18TH ST S, SUITE 707
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (205) 329-7100

MR. MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER MORENO CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

700 18TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (205) 933-8101

RETINA CONSULTANTS OF ALABAMA P.C.

Ophthalmology

700 18TH ST S, SUITE 707
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Jefferson County (205) 918-0047

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 Joy Chuang's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joy Chuang is 1225477466. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2013.

Where is Joy Chuang located?

Joy Chuang practices at 700 18th St S Ste 601, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 325-8620.

What is Joy Chuang's specialty?

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

Is Joy Chuang enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joy Chuang is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Joy Chuang's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joy Chuang reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation (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 Joy Chuang'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 Joy Chuang was last updated on August 19, 2020. 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.