BARBARA A. AALBERS OD – NPI #1366421158
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.

BARBARA AALBERS is an optometrist located in SAINT LOUIS, MO. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1366421158 to BARBARA AALBERS on January 11, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. She is also known by her former name BARBARA A. ROONEY. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Oct 03, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BARBARA AALBERS below.

NPI Profile for
BARBARA A. AALBERS

NPI Number
1366421158
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
BARBARA A. AALBERS
Former Name: BARBARA A. ROONEY
Credentials
OD
Primary location
621 S NEW BALLAS RD STE 140A
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63141-8254
Phone: (314) 251-6430 Fax: (314) 251-6065
2 Other location(s):
621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 5006B
Saint Louis, MO 63141-8270
Phone: (314) 251-5300
621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 7A
Saint Louis, MO 63141-8239
Phone: (314) 251-6430
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 03, 2022

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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)
MO 2003015396

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.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ST LOUIS - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY - Graduated 2003
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency

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