Physician Profile
Blythe E. Monheit, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Monheit
Based in Birmingham, AL, Blythe E. Monheit, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Blythe graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2000. Blythe is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — glaucoma. According to Medicare claims data, Blythe cared for 1,541 Medicare patients across 1,759 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, imaging of optic nerve, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. NPI 1336196542 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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) 876-8988
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1720 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 200
Birmingham, AL 35233
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,759 services · 1,541 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
88 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
12 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
149 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
273 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
146 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
64 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
58 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
55 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 eye doctors in Birmingham 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Blythe E. Monheit specialize in?
Blythe E. Monheit is an eye doctor in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Blythe E. Monheit located?
Blythe E. Monheit is listed at 1720 University Blvd Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35233. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Blythe E. Monheit's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 876-8988. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Blythe E. Monheit's NPI number?
Blythe E. Monheit's National Provider Identifier is 1336196542. 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
Where did Blythe E. Monheit train?
Blythe E. Monheit attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Blythe E. Monheit been practicing?
Blythe E. Monheit has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Blythe E. Monheit do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Blythe E. Monheit performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, laser repair to improve eye fluid flow and incision to improve eye fluid flow; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Blythe E. Monheit confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Blythe E. Monheit. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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