ALABAMA OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.C.
NPI 1366484941
Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

NPI Status: Active since June 11, 2006

Contact Information

1000 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35205
Phone: (205) 930-0700
Fax: (205) 930-9127

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  • Organization
  • Ophthalmology
  • Accepts Insurance
  • CLIA Number: 01D2100440
  • CLIA Cert. Type: Physician Office
  • CLIA Exp. Date: 08-13-2027

About ALABAMA OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.C.

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.c., a provider established in Birmingham, Alabama operating as a Ophthalmology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1366484941 assigned on June 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207W00000X. The provider is registered as an organization and their NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. The authorized official of this NPI record is Dr. Frederick John Elsas M.d. (President)

NPI
1366484941
Provider Name
ALABAMA OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Entity Type
Organization
Location Address
1000 19TH ST S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Location Phone
(205) 930-0700
Location Fax
(205) 930-9127
Mailing Address
1000 19TH ST S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Mailing Phone
(205) 930-0700
Mailing Fax
(205) 930-9127
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Is Organization Subpart?
No
Enumeration Date
06-11-2006
Last Update Date
01-09-2008
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Ophthalmologists like Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.c. specialize in diagnosing and treating eye conditions. They may perform surgeries to correct vision issues or prevent vision loss due to diseases like glaucoma. Additionally, they can provide eyeglasses, prescribe contact lenses, and offer other vision-related services.

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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Ophthalmology

Taxonomy Code
207W00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Description
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1332H00000XSuppliers

Eyewear Supplier

 

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue HSA Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Protect - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze - PPO
  • Blue Standardized Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Statewide Silver EPO - EPO
  • Blue Value Gold - PPO
  • Blue Value Silver - PPO
  • Blue Access Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Choice Platinum for Business - PPO
  • Blue HSA Silver for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Bronze for Business - PPO
  • Blue Saver Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Gold for Business - PPO
  • Blue Secure Silver for Business - PPO

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

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Authorized Official

The authorized official is the designated individual with the legal authority to make changes to the provider’s official NPI record. For organizations, the authorized official must be a general partner, chairman of the board, CEO, CFO or a direct owner holding at least a 5 percent stake in the medical organization.

Authorized Official Name

DR. FREDERICK JOHN ELSAS M.D.

Authorized Official Title
PRESIDENT
Authorized Official Phone
(205) 930-0700

Additional Identifiers

The NPI Enumerator encourages providers to submit additional identifiers with their NPI application although the submission of this information is optional. The additional identifier(s) section includes other numbers or codes currently or formerly used as an identifier for the provider by other public healthcare entities. The identifiers may include UPIN, NSC, OSCAR, DEA, Medicaid State or PIN identification numbers.

Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
0476960001MEDICARE NSC (07)AL 
528400500MEDICAID (05)AL 

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number
01D2100440
Facility Type
Physician Office
Certificate Effective Date
August 14, 2025
Certificate Expiration Date
August 13, 2027
Laboratory Director
KRISTIN C. BAINS MD
Certificate Type
Certificate of Waiver
Certificate Type Description
This CLIA certificate is issued to Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.c. to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1366484941, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 79. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 79 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
3
Unchanged
Pos 3
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Pos 4
6
Unchanged
Pos 5
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 6
8
Unchanged
Pos 7
4
Doubled → 8
Pos 8
9
Unchanged
Pos 9
4
Doubled → 8
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 6 → 12 → 3 4 → 8 4 → 8 4 → 8

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 9 + 8 + 24 = 79

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 79 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.

80 - 79 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1366484941.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 10 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

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Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
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Ophthalmology (Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)
1000 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Ophthalmology
1000 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Ophthalmology (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist)
1000 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Ophthalmology
1000 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Ophthalmology (Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist)
1000 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
1000 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
1000 19TH ST S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1366484941, enumerated as an "organization" on June 11, 2006.

The provider is located at 1000 19TH ST S BIRMINGHAM, AL 35205 and the phone number is (205) 930-0700.

Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Medicare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.