MR. FRED L BIRMINGHAM O.D.
NPI 1598729956
Optometrist in Slidell, LA
About Mr. Fred L Birmingham O.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
MR. FRED L BIRMINGHAM O.D. (NPI 1598729956) is an individual optometrist in Slidell, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (984-213T) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry (1984).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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.
Other Identifiers 2
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Mr. Fred L Birmingham O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70458 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Fred Birmingham's NPI number?
The NPI number for Fred Birmingham is 1598729956. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 13, 2006.
Where is Fred Birmingham located?
Fred Birmingham practices at 1173 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458. The listed phone number is (985) 847-0081.
What is Fred Birmingham's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
Is Fred Birmingham enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Fred Birmingham is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
What insurance does Fred Birmingham accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 6 other insurers list Fred 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 Fred Birmingham was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
