PHILLIP YUANLIN QU MD
NPI 1629651120
Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

Active since May 03, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 933-2625(205) 558-2567 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 23, 2026, May 21, 2025, Jul 6, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Phillip Yuanlin Qu Md NPPES

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

PHILLIP YUANLIN QU MD (NPI 1629651120) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.51109) and active in the NPI registry since May 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629651120
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NamePHILLIP YUANLIN QUCredential: MD
Location Address2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101Birmingham, AL 35233-2313
Mailing Address1720 University Blvd Ste 305Birmingham, AL 35233-1816 · (205) 325-8100 · Fax (205) 325-8654
Fax(205) 558-2567
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 3, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateApril 23, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1629651120 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in AL · MD.51109✔ Licensed in MS · T-4450
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.
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101, Birmingham, AL 35233

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12500 N State StJackson, MS 39216-4500 · Phone (601) 984-1000
Location 21720 University BlvdBirmingham, AL 35233-1816 · Phone (205) 325-8100 · Fax (205) 325-8654

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Phillip Yuanlin Qu Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4183029226
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250509002034
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Phillip Qu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Retina Specialist
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 129 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 35233 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Ophthalmology
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Ophthalmology
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Ophthalmology (Retina Specialist)
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

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 Phillip Qu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Phillip Qu is 1629651120. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 3, 2021.

Where is Phillip Qu located?

Phillip Qu practices at 2208 University Blvd Ste 101, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 933-2625.

What is Phillip Qu's specialty?

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

Is Phillip Qu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Phillip Qu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Phillip Qu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Phillip Qu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Retina Specialists Of Alabama LLC (Birmingham, AL) and Uab Callahan Eye Hospital Authority (Birmingham, AL). Each 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 Phillip Qu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Phillip Qu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Phillip Qu 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 Phillip Qu was last updated on April 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.