DR. TAMARA S OECHSLIN OD, MS
NPI 1740568419
Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Active since July 29, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD G080A, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294(205) 975-2020(205) 934-6755 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 4, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Tamara S Oechslin Od, Ms NPPES

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

DR. TAMARA S OECHSLIN OD, MS (NPI 1740568419) is an individual optometrist in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Ohio (6059) and active in the NPI registry since July 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Ohio State University - College Of Optometry (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740568419
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TAMARA S OECHSLINCredential: OD, MS
Location Address1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD G080ABirmingham, AL 35294-0010
Mailing Address1716 University Blvd G080aBirmingham, AL 35294-0010 · (205) 975-2020 · Fax (205) 934-6755
Fax(205) 934-6755
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University - College Of OptometryGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 4, 2016
NPI 1740568419 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 OH · 6059
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.

1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD G080A, Birmingham, AL 35294

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Tamara S Oechslin Od, Ms 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 ID2668645276
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160818002805
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35294 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 9

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

Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294
Optometrist
1716 UNIVERSITY BLVD G080A
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35294

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 Tamara Oechslin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tamara Oechslin is 1740568419. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2011.

Where is Tamara Oechslin located?

Tamara Oechslin practices at 1716 University Blvd G080a, Birmingham, AL 35294. The listed phone number is (205) 975-2020.

What is Tamara Oechslin's specialty?

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

Is Tamara Oechslin enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tamara Oechslin 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.

What insurance does Tamara Oechslin accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and Providence Health Plan list Tamara Oechslin 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 Tamara Oechslin was last updated on August 4, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.