KAREN K MCDOWELL O.D.
NPI 1487822094
Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is Karen Mcdowell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Mcdowell is 1487822094. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2008.

Q: What is Karen Mcdowell'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 Karen Mcdowell was last updated on February 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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 February 16, 2008

5619 GROVE BLVD, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35226(205) 560-0680 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 7, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Karen K Mcdowell O.d. NPPES

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

KAREN K MCDOWELL O.D. (NPI 1487822094) is an individual optometrist in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (S637-TA333) and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. She maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487822094

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameKAREN K MCDOWELLCredential: O.D.

Location Address5619 GROVE BLVDBirmingham, AL 35226-4603

Mailing Address428 Poinciana DrBirmingham, AL 35209-4150 · (205) 871-8383

Phone(205) 560-0680

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateFebruary 16, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 7, 2024

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 7, 2024

✔ NPI 1487822094 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 · S637-TA333

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.

5619 GROVE BLVD, Birmingham, AL 35226

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14243 Altamont RdBirmingham, AL 35213-2405 · Phone (205) 871-8383

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

EYEMART EXPRESS LLC

Eyewear Supplier

5619 GROVE BLVD, STE 109
HOOVER, AL 35226

Jefferson County (205) 402-0657

EYEMART EXPRESS

Eyewear Supplier

5619 GROVE BLVD, SUITE 109
HOOVER, AL 35226

Jefferson County (215) 402-0657

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 Karen Mcdowell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Mcdowell is 1487822094. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 16, 2008.

Where is Karen Mcdowell located?

Karen Mcdowell practices at 5619 Grove Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35226. The listed phone number is (205) 560-0680.

What is Karen Mcdowell's specialty?

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

What insurance does Karen Mcdowell accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 6 other insurers list Karen Mcdowell 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 Karen Mcdowell was last updated on February 7, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.