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

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: November 01, 2026.

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

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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Insurance 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 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Bonnie-kim Schwertz reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC
Same address
Optometrist
3490 INDEPENDENCE DR STE 110
Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134717572 (205) 490-2322

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

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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Bonnie-kim Schwertz's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bonnie-kim Schwertz reassigns Medicare benefits to Dry Eye Center Of Alabama, LLC (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 Bonnie-kim Schwertz's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bonnie-kim Schwertz accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Oscar Health, Oscar Health Insurance, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc 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.