UAB EYE CARE
NPI 1487677811
Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Active since July 26, 2006CLIA 01D0726754 · Waiver
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080A, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294(205) 975-2020(205) 934-6755 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 17, 2016, Aug 11, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Uab Eye Care NPPES

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

UAB EYE CARE (NPI 1487677811) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Birmingham, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 1, 2027 and lists Melendi Morton, Clinic Operations Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487677811
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameTHE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
Location Address1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080ABirmingham, AL 35294-0010
Mailing Address1716 University Blvd, Hpb G080aBirmingham, AL 35294-0010 · (205) 975-2020 · Fax (205) 934-6755
Fax(205) 934-6755
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMelendi MortonClinic Operations Manager · (205) 996-6038
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1487677811 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.

1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, Birmingham, AL 35294

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsUab Eye Care

Other Identifiers 7

OtherCK0183AL · Railroad Medicare
OtherA1716 =========AL · Vision Service Plan
Other528402230AL · Medicaid
Medicare PINC812AL
Medicare NSC0279620004AL
Other44262AL · Spectera
OtherQ002Blue Cross/blue Shield Co

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 01D0726754

Uab Eyecare · Birmingham, AL
Active · expires Jan 1, 2027
CLIA Number01D0726754
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 2, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 1, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMark W. Swanson
Laboratory Phone(205) 975-2020
Laboratory LocationUab Eyecare1716 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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, HBP G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD, HPB 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 The University Of Alabama At Birmingham's NPI number?

The NPI number for The University Of Alabama At Birmingham is 1487677811. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2006. The provider is doing business as Uab Eye Care.

Where is The University Of Alabama At Birmingham located?

The University Of Alabama At Birmingham is located at 1716 University Blvd Hpb G080a, Birmingham, AL 35294. The listed phone number is (205) 975-2020.

What is The University Of Alabama At Birmingham's specialty?

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

Does The University Of Alabama At Birmingham hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 01D0726754) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 1, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does The University Of Alabama At Birmingham accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list The University Of Alabama At Birmingham 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 The University Of Alabama At Birmingham was last updated on October 17, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.