Michael Steven Vaphiades, DO - Medicare Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

Michael Steven Vaphiades, DO is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation and his current practice location is 700 18th St S, Suite 601, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (206) 325-8620.

Michael Steven Vaphiades is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number DO 763) 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 1316953847.

Contact Information

Michael Steven Vaphiades, DO
700 18th St S, Suite 601,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1856
(206) 325-8620
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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael Steven Vaphiades
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience33 Years
Location700 18th 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:
  • Michael Steven Vaphiades graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316953847
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/19/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709900467
  • Enrollment ID: I20100901000658

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael Steven Vaphiades such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316953847NPI-NPPES
051510214OtherALBLUE CROSS
260050687OtherALRAILROAD MEDICARE
009900125MedicaidAL
925495OtherALBLOCK VISION

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084N0400XPsychiatry & Neurology - Neurology DO 763 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation923402341734

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. Michael Steven Vaphiades allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265485999
PECOS PAC ID: 9234023417
Enrollment ID: O20040210000034

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. Michael Steven Vaphiades 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
Michael Steven Vaphiades, DO
700 18th St S, Suite 601,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1856

Ph: (205) 325-8620
Michael Steven Vaphiades, DO
700 18th St S, Suite 601,
Birmingham, AL 35233-1856

Ph: (206) 325-8620

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