Dr Sheila W Kirk, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Dr Sheila W Kirk, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Birmingham, Alabama. She went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Eyecare Associates, Inc. and her current practice location is 4500 Valleydale Rd Ste 700, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 995-0700.

Dr Sheila W Kirk is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-778-TA-389) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1396707196.

Contact Information

Dr Sheila W Kirk, OD
4500 Valleydale Rd Ste 700,
Birmingham, AL 35242-4634
(205) 995-0700
(205) 991-9600

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Sheila W Kirk
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location4500 Valleydale Rd Ste 700, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Sheila W Kirk attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396707196
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/23/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577615194
  • Enrollment ID: I20090717000375

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Sheila W Kirk such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396707196NPI-NPPES
18180OtherAVESIS
5429OtherDAVIS VISION
06210OtherBCBS OF ALABAMA
S-778-TA-389OtherALBOARD OF OPTOMETRY LICENS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S-778-TA-389 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eyecare Associates, Inc.074925400155

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 Sheila W Kirk allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameEyecare Associates, Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710012877
PECOS PAC ID: 0749254001
Enrollment ID: O20040823000825

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 Sheila W Kirk 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 Sheila W Kirk, OD
Po Box 207243,
Dallas, TX 75320-7243

Ph: (636) 200-4393
Dr Sheila W Kirk, OD
4500 Valleydale Rd Ste 700,
Birmingham, AL 35242-4634

Ph: (205) 995-0700

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