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JESSETTA CARGUS O.D.
NPI 1710997192
Optometrist in Bessemer, AL

Active since August 09, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1201 POWDER PLANT RD UNIT 15, BESSEMER, AL 35022(205) 477-0229(205) 477-0239 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 14, 2023, Jun 10, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Jessetta Cargus O.d. NPPES

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

JESSETTA CARGUS O.D. (NPI 1710997192) is an individual optometrist in Bessemer, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (S882TA441) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710997192
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameJESSETTA CARGUSCredential: O.D.
Location Address1201 POWDER PLANT RD UNIT 15Bessemer, AL 35022-5247
Mailing Address500 Flint Parc CirBessemer, AL 35022-6157 · (205) 422-6248 · Fax (205) 477-0239
Phone(205) 477-0229
Fax(205) 477-0239
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2023
✔ NPI 1710997192 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 · S882TA441
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.
1201 POWDER PLANT RD UNIT 15, Bessemer, AL 35022
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1500 Flint Parc CirBessemer, AL 35022-6157 · Phone (205) 422-6248
Location 22780 John Hawkins PkwyHoover, AL 35244-4001 · Phone (205) 477-0229

Other Identifiers 1

Other51003125AL · Bcbs

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming 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)

Jessetta Cargus O.d. 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 Jessetta Cargus reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Alabama At Birmingham
15 mi
Optometrist
1701 9TH AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35294
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 460 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1780791376 (205) 934-5161

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 35022 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 2

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

BROOKSTONE OPTICAL LLC
Optometrist
1201 POWDER PLANT RD UNIT 15
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 477-0229
CARGUS IN THE COMMUNITY LLC
Optometrist
1201 POWDER PLANT RD UNIT 15
BESSEMER, AL 35022
Jefferson County (205) 477-0229

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 Jessetta Cargus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jessetta Cargus is 1710997192. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2006.

Where is Jessetta Cargus located?

Jessetta Cargus practices at 1201 Powder Plant Rd Unit 15, Bessemer, AL 35022. The listed phone number is (205) 477-0229.

What is Jessetta Cargus's specialty?

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

Is Jessetta Cargus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jessetta Cargus is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Jessetta Cargus's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Jessetta Cargus reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Alabama At Birmingham (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 Jessetta Cargus's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Jessetta Cargus accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Oscar Health and Oscar Health Insurance and 6 other insurers list Jessetta Cargus 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 Jessetta Cargus was last updated on July 14, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.