SCHAEFFER EYE CENTER – NPI #1235670761
Optometrist

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Optometrist

SCHAEFFER EYE CENTER is an optometrist located in BIRMINGHAM, AL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235670761 to SCHAEFFER EYE CENTER on March 16, 2017. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. Since the name “SCHAEFFER EYE CENTER” is a dba name, the actual legal business name for this organization is SCHAEFFER EYE CENTER, INC.. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.

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NPI Profile for
SCHAEFFER EYE CENTER, INC.

NPI Number
1235670761
Enumeration Date

(more than 9 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
SCHAEFFER EYE CENTER, INC.
Doing Business As (dba): SCHAEFFER EYE CENTER
Primary location
5510 U.S. HWY 280
SUITE 213
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
Phone: (205) 824-7157 Fax:
Mailing address
3428 OLD COLUMBIANA RD
ATTN: CREDENTIALING DEPT.
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35226
Phone: (205) 824-7171 Fax: (205) 824-7179
Organization Subpart
Yes - SCHAEFFER EYE CENTER is subpart of another organization.
Authorized Official
JACK SCHAEFFER
OWNER
Phone: (205) 824-7171
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
152W00000X
- Optometrist (Primary)

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.