DR. JANENE SIMS O.D.
NPI 1356351712
Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Active since August 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080A, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294(205) 975-2020(205) 934-6755 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Janene Sims O.d. NPPES

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

DR. JANENE SIMS O.D. (NPI 1356351712) is an individual optometrist in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (S845TA375) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356351712
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JANENE SIMSCredential: O.D.
Location Address1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080ABirmingham, AL 35294-0001
Mailing Address1716 University Blvd, Hpb G080aBirmingham, AL 35294-0001 · (205) 975-2020 · Fax (205) 934-6755
Fax(205) 934-6755
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Alabama Birmingham - School Of OptometryGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 2010
NPI 1356351712 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 · S845TA375
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.

1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Birmingham, AL 35294

Other Identifiers 9

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified1387505AL · Traveler
Other51517963AL · Bcbs
OtherU76279AL · Viva
Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedP000093418AL · Railroad
Medicaid06708858MS
Medicare UPINU76279
Medicaid000035145AL
Medicare PIN051517969AL
OtherA1716636005396Vision Service Plan

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Janene Sims O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID345433553
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101020001025
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 35294 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 20

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

Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HBP BUILDING
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HBP G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294

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 Janene Sims's NPI number?

The NPI number for Janene Sims is 1356351712. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2006.

Where is Janene Sims located?

Janene Sims practices at 1716 University Blvd Hpb G080a, Birmingham, AL 35294. The listed phone number is (205) 975-2020.

What is Janene Sims's specialty?

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

Is Janene Sims enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Janene Sims is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Janene Sims accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Providence Health Plan list Janene Sims 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 Janene Sims was last updated on June 25, 2010. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.