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- 2208 University Blvd Ste 101, Birmingham, AL 35233
About Dr. Baxter
Based in Birmingham, AL, Cary R. Baxter, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Cary graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2019. Cary is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows Cary provided 280 services to 275 patients. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making, and removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina. NPI 1366900581 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) 933-2625
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2208 UNIVERSITY BLVD STE 101
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
280 services · 275 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina | Procedure | 67042 |
33 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
24 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67108 |
20 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
32 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
89 | Too few peers to compare |
| Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99283 |
41 | Too few peers to compare |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
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 7
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 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2019 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina 7
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Baxter's specialty?
Dr. Baxter 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 can I find Dr. Baxter?
Dr. Baxter is listed at 2208 University Blvd Ste 101, Birmingham, AL 35233. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Baxter?
The number on file is (205) 933-2625. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Baxter?
Dr. Baxter's National Provider Identifier is 1366900581. 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. Baxter's medical education?
Dr. Baxter attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Baxter have?
Dr. Baxter has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Baxter known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Baxter performs procedures including removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina, removal of eye fluid between lens and retina and repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Baxter's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Baxter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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