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JOHN ESSINGER O.D. M.S. NPI 1790705424


NPI Information

NPI: 1790705424
Provider Name: JOHN ESSINGER, O.D., M.S.
Classification: Optometrist - 152W00000X
Entity Type: Individual
Organization: VESTAVIA EYE CARE, P.C.

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
2531 ROCKY RIDGE RD
SUITE 116
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35243
Phone: (205) 978-4088
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John Essinger, O.D., M.S. is an optometrist in Birmingham, AL with 31 years of experience. The provider is 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. John Essinger, O.D., M.S. NPI is 1790705424. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

The provider's business location address is:

2531 ROCKY RIDGE RD
SUITE 116
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35243-445
Phone: (205) 978-4088
Fax: (205) 978-4085

The NPI 1790705424 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA).

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits (HCPCS:92014)
  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient (HCPCS:92012)
  • Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, new patient, 1 or more visits (HCPCS:92004)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 7/19/2006 and was last updated on 3/12/2013.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1152W00000XOptometristS770TA218ALABAMAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1P00112035OTHERALABAMARAILROAD MEDICARE
2051553129MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDALABAMA
351514007OTHERALABAMABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
44691470001OTHERALABAMAMEDICARE PALMETTO GBA
5760709613OTHERALABAMATRICARE
6009910765MEDICAIDALABAMA
72210554OTHERALABAMAUNITED HEALTH CARE
8U67450MEDICARE UPINALABAMA

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This page was last updated on: 11/14/2023

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