Dr Matthew S James, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Dr Matthew S James, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 2003 and has 21 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Vail Vision Pc and his current practice location is 2737 Highway 280 S, Suite 191, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 802-2020.

Dr Matthew S James is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-A52-TA-649) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1871568246.

Contact Information

Dr Matthew S James, OD
2737 Highway 280 S, Suite 191,
Birmingham, AL 35223-2466
(205) 802-2020
(205) 803-0078

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Matthew S James
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience21 Years
Location2737 Highway 280 S, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Matthew S James attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 2003
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1871568246
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/07/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577507755
  • Enrollment ID: I20160504000083

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Matthew S James such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1871568246NPI-NPPES
009997065MedicaidAL
S-A52-TA-649OtherALAL BOARD OF OPTOMETRY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S-A52-TA-649 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Vail Vision Pc62049958554

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Matthew S James allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameVail Vision Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346498458
PECOS PAC ID: 6204995855
Enrollment ID: O20081111000563

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Matthew S James is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Matthew S James, OD
Po Box 1310,
Trussville, AL 35173-6102

Ph: (205) 661-2080
Dr Matthew S James, OD
2737 Highway 280 S, Suite 191,
Birmingham, AL 35223-2466

Ph: (205) 802-2020

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