Provider Profile
Andrew P. Plaxco, OD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Plaxco
Andrew P. Plaxco, OD is an optometrist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Andrew trained at Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 2022. Medicare claims data shows Andrew provided 679 services to 583 patients. The services billed most often include microfluid analysis of tears, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (205) 926-2992
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1308 TUSCALOOSA AVE SW
Birmingham, AL 35211
1509 6th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
2924 Emerywood Pkwy Ste 103
Henrico, VA 23294
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
679 services · 583 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
124 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
99 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
88 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
58 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Microfluid analysis of tears | Lab test | 83861 |
131 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
67 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Southern College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2022 at Southern College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Plaxco's specialty?
Dr. Plaxco is an optometrist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Plaxco?
Dr. Plaxco is listed at 1308 Tuscaloosa Ave Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Plaxco?
The number on file is (205) 926-2992. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Plaxco?
Dr. Plaxco's National Provider Identifier is 1467185595. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Plaxco's medical education?
Dr. Plaxco attended Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 2022. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Plaxco have?
Dr. Plaxco has 4 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2022, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Plaxco known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Plaxco provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Plaxco's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Plaxco. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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