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BIRMINGHAM OPTICAL
NPI 1497205249
Optometrist in Slidell, LA

Active since October 05, 2016
1173 ROBERT BLVD, SLIDELL, LA 70458(985) 847-0081 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Birmingham Optical NPPES

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

BIRMINGHAM OPTICAL (NPI 1497205249) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Slidell, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since October 2016. The organization lists Fred L. Birmingham, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497205249
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameBIRMINGHAM OPTICAL
Location Address1173 ROBERT BLVDSlidell, LA 70458-2082
Mailing Address1173 Robert BlvdSlidell, LA 70458-2082 · (985) 847-0081
Phone(985) 847-0081
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialFred L. BirminghamOwner · (985) 847-0081
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2016
✔ NPI 1497205249 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 LA · 984213T
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.
1173 ROBERT BLVD, Slidell, LA 70458
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINT19494LA
Medicaid1385042LA

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

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

MR. FRED L BIRMINGHAM O.D.
Optometrist
1173 ROBERT BLVD
SLIDELL, LA 70458
St. Tammany Parish (985) 847-0081

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 Birmingham Optical's NPI number?

The NPI number for Birmingham Optical is 1497205249. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2016.

Where is Birmingham Optical located?

Birmingham Optical is located at 1173 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458. The listed phone number is (985) 847-0081.

What is Birmingham Optical's specialty?

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

What insurance does Birmingham Optical accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and HMO Louisiana list Birmingham Optical 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 Birmingham Optical was last updated on October 5, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.