DR. BONNIE-KIM SCHWERTZ O.D.
NPI 1891147773
Optometrist in Homewood, AL

Q: What is Bonnie-kim Schwertz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bonnie-kim Schwertz is 1891147773. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2016.

Q: What is Bonnie-kim Schwertz's specialty?

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

Active since July 05, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

3490 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 110, HOMEWOOD, AL 35209(205) 490-2322(205) 510-9469 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 8, 2024, Nov 16, 2018, Jul 7, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Bonnie-kim Schwertz O.d. NPPES

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

DR. BONNIE-KIM SCHWERTZ O.D. (NPI 1891147773) is an individual optometrist in Homewood, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (SD51TAA64) and active in the NPI registry since July 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891147773

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BONNIE-KIM SCHWERTZCredential: O.D.

Location Address3490 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 110Homewood, AL 35209-5604

Mailing Address3490 Independence Dr Ste 110Homewood, AL 35209-5604 · (205) 490-2322 · Fax (205) 510-9469

Phone(205) 490-2322

Fax(205) 510-9469

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016

Enumeration DateJuly 5, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateApril 8, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 8, 2024

✔ NPI 1891147773 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 · SD51TAA64

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.

3490 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 110, Homewood, AL 35209

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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Bonnie-kim Schwertz O.d. 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 ID3375819352

PECOS Enrollment IDI20171018002297

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

21 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35209 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.

DR. ALLISON CHEEK MCKELVEY OD

Optometrist

3490 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 110
HOMEWOOD, AL 35209

Jefferson County (205) 490-2322

DRY EYE CENTER OF ALABAMA, LLC

Optometrist

3490 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 110
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209

Jefferson County (205) 490-2322

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 Bonnie-kim Schwertz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bonnie-kim Schwertz is 1891147773. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 5, 2016.

Where is Bonnie-kim Schwertz located?

Bonnie-kim Schwertz practices at 3490 Independence Dr Ste 110, Homewood, AL 35209. The listed phone number is (205) 490-2322.

What is Bonnie-kim Schwertz's specialty?

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

Is Bonnie-kim Schwertz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bonnie-kim Schwertz 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 Bonnie-kim Schwertz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 4 other insurers list Bonnie-kim Schwertz 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 Bonnie-kim Schwertz was last updated on April 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.