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- 1431 2Nd Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020
About Dr. Wallace
Fred Wallace, O.D. is an optometrist based in Bessemer, AL. Fred is a 1982 graduate of University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry. Medicare claims data shows Fred provided 78 services to 41 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497850085.
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) 425-5182
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1431 2ND AVE N
Bessemer, AL 35020
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
- Astigmatism
- Dry eye
- Nearsightedness
- Pink eye
- Presbyopia
Contact lens issues
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
- Keratoconus
- Pterygium
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
- Corneal ulcer
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
- Corneal abrasion
- Foreign Object in Eye
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
- Chalazion
- Ectropion
- Entropion
- Eyelash Lice or Dandruff
Pediatric eye conditions
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
Tear duct issues
- Blocked tear duct
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 fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
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
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
- Stye Removal
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
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
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
78 services · 41 patients · 1 distinct code
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
78 | More 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 1
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 Bessemer 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1982 at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Fred Wallace?
Fred Wallace is an optometrist in Bessemer, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Fred Wallace's address?
Fred Wallace is listed at 1431 2Nd Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Fred Wallace?
The number on file is (205) 425-5182. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Fred Wallace?
Fred Wallace's National Provider Identifier is 1497850085. 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 Fred Wallace train?
Fred Wallace attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Fred Wallace have?
Fred Wallace has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Fred Wallace perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Fred Wallace the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Fred Wallace's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Fred Wallace. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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