Walter Tyson Parker, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

Walter Tyson Parker, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.c. and his current practice location is 1000 19th St S, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 930-0700.

Walter Tyson Parker is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 37065) 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 1114362688.

Contact Information

Walter Tyson Parker, MD
1000 19th St S,
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 930-0700
(205) 930-9127

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Physician's Profile

Full NameWalter Tyson Parker
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience11 Years
Location1000 19th St 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:
  • Walter Tyson Parker attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114362688
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/09/2013
  • Last Update Date: 05/24/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527292606
  • Enrollment ID: I20181017003023

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Walter Tyson Parker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114362688NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 61757 (Minnesota)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology 37065 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Callahan Eye HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital
Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.c.51936160357

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. Walter Tyson Parker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366484941
PECOS PAC ID: 5193616035
Enrollment ID: O20040322000994

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. Walter Tyson Parker 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
Walter Tyson Parker, MD
1000 19th St S,
Birmingham, AL 35205-4804

Ph: (205) 930-0700
Walter Tyson Parker, MD
1000 19th St S,
Birmingham, AL 35205

Ph: (205) 930-0700

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