DR. JAMES E SKONEY OD
NPI 1568450195
Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Q: What is James Skoney's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Skoney is 1568450195. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 7, 2005.

Q: What is James Skoney'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 James Skoney was last updated on November 15, 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.

Active since October 07, 2005PECOS Enrolled

1825 TIN VALLEY CIR, SUITE A, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235(205) 661-2020(205) 661-2010 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 15, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Dr. James E Skoney Od NPPES

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

DR. JAMES E SKONEY OD (NPI 1568450195) is an individual optometrist in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (S480TA132) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568450195

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES E SKONEYCredential: OD

Location Address1825 TIN VALLEY CIR, SUITE ABirmingham, AL 35235-3248

Mailing Address15933 Clayton Rd, Suite 201Ballwin, MO 63011-2172 · (636) 200-4393 · Fax (636) 527-0766

Phone(205) 661-2020

Fax(205) 661-2010

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 7, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 15, 2016

✔ NPI 1568450195 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 · S480TA132

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.

1825 TIN VALLEY CIR, Birmingham, AL 35235

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare NSC1074080006AL

Medicare UPINT69066

Medicare PIN30629AL

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 ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. James E Skoney Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 35235 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.

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 James Skoney's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Skoney is 1568450195. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 7, 2005.

Where is James Skoney located?

James Skoney practices at 1825 Tin Valley Cir Suite A, Birmingham, AL 35235. The listed phone number is (205) 661-2020.

What is James Skoney's specialty?

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

Is James Skoney enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Skoney is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does James Skoney accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 3 other insurers list James Skoney 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 James Skoney was last updated on November 15, 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.