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VISIONFIRST EYE CENTER, INC
NPI 1629118286
Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

Active since February 06, 2007
3240 EDWARDS LAKE PKWY, SUITE 100, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35235(205) 949-2020(205) 949-1400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc NPPES

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

VISIONFIRST EYE CENTER, INC (NPI 1629118286) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Birmingham, Alabama and active in the NPI registry since February 2007. The organization lists Mark G Bearman, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629118286
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameVISIONFIRST EYE CENTER, INC
Location Address3240 EDWARDS LAKE PKWY, SUITE 100Birmingham, AL 35235-3117
Mailing Address3240 Edwards Lake Pkwy, Suite 100Birmingham, AL 35235-3117 · (205) 949-2020 · Fax (205) 949-1400
Phone(205) 949-2020
Fax(205) 949-1400
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMark G BearmanPresident · (205) 949-2020
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 2009
✔ NPI 1629118286 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
3240 EDWARDS LAKE PKWY, Birmingham, AL 35235
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Other Identifiers 4

Other1629118286AL · Railroad Medicare
Medicare NSC1135900001AL
Medicare PINI735AL
Medicaid529603700AL

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

17

Medicare enrollment records show 17 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 6 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2

Optometry13
Ophthalmology4

Clinicians, nearest first (17)

Rebecca Doss, OD
Optometry
NPI 1750601316
3240 EDWARDS LAKE PKWY SUITE 100
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 949-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mark Bearman, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1932102480
3240 EDWARDS LAKE PKWY STE 100
Birmingham, AL 35235
(833) 733-8742
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Victoria Deshazo, OD
Optometry
NPI 1740167378
3240 EDWARDS LAKE PKWY STE 100
Trussville, AL 35235
(833) 733-8742
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Tyler Hamby, DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
Optometry
NPI 1659927788
3240 EDWARDS LAKE PKWY STE 100
Trussville, AL 35235
(833) 733-8742
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Mark Mcclintock, OD
Optometry
NPI 1750384202
3240 EDWARDS LAKE PKWY STE 100
Birmingham, AL 35235
(833) 733-8742
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Gerald Simon, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1386654739
3240 EDWARDS LAKE PKWY STE 100
Trussville, AL 35235
(833) 733-8742
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Zachary Steele, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1982685400
133 CHALKVILLE RD
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 655-4838
✔ PECOS2.7 mi
Margaret Bailey, OD
Optometry
NPI 1023463502
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD G080A
Birmingham, AL 35294
(205) 975-2020
✔ PECOS11 mi
Ronald Medlock, OD
Optometry
NPI 1730271701
832 PRINCETON AVE SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
(833) 733-8742
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare13 mi
Sarah Hays, MD
Ophthalmology
NPI 1962442707
ONE WEST LAKESHORE DRIVE SUITE 220
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 941-2020
✔ PECOS14 mi
Carolyn Hebson, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1508042268
250 STATE FARM PKWY
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 943-4600
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare15 mi
Melanie Chwalek, OD
Optometry
NPI 1275150096
3053 JOHN HAWKINS PKWY
Hoover, AL 35244
(205) 982-1797
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare18 mi
Sarah Cleghern, OD
Optometry
NPI 1831508308
74 PLAZA DR STE 203
Pell City, AL 35125
(833) 733-8742
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare21 mi
Katie Willis, OD
Optometry
NPI 1679458335
300 1ST ST N
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 949-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare26 mi
Toy Holland, OD
Optometry
NPI 1831192384
300 1ST ST N
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-4932
✔ PECOS26 mi
Bret Fisher, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1174559660
1150 EAGLETREE LN SW
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 533-8801
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare76 mi
Jennifer Risting, OD
Optometry
NPI 1083276844
4499 TOWN CENTER PKWY
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 733-7111
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare668 mi

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

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 Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc is 1629118286. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2007.

Where is Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc located?

Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc is located at 3240 Edwards Lake Pkwy Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35235. The listed phone number is (205) 949-2020.

What is Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 17 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Optometry (13) and Ophthalmology (4). Of these, 6 practice at this address and 7 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 5 other insurers list Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc 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 Visionfirst Eye Center, Inc was last updated on January 26, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.