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

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: October 25, 2026.

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 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Skoney reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Eyecare Associates, Inc.
Same address
Optometrist
1825 TIN VALLEY CIRCLE, SUITEA
Birmingham, AL 35235
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 89 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1154456077 (636) 200-4393

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Which organization bills Medicare for James Skoney's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Skoney reassigns Medicare benefits to Eyecare Associates, Inc. (Birmingham, AL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for James Skoney's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Skoney accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 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.