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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BEDSOLE
James W. Bedsole, O.D. practises optometry in Pell City, AL. James is a 1978 graduate of University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry. James is also listed as specialising in optometrist.
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What is Dr. Bedsole's specialty?
Dr. Bedsole is an optometry in Pell City, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
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Where can I find Dr. Bedsole?
Dr. Bedsole is listed at 2020 MARTIN ST S, Pell City, AL 35128. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Dr. Bedsole?
The number on file is (205) 884-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Bedsole?
Dr. Bedsole's National Provider Identifier is 1700879145. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Dr. Bedsole's medical education?
Dr. Bedsole attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Bedsole have?
Dr. Bedsole has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Bedsole known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bedsole performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; 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.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 884-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2020 MARTIN ST S
Pell City, AL 35128
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,426 services · 1,173 patients · 10 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
50 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
22 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
231 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
171 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
124 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
122 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
14 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
583 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
74 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
35 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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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 optometry specialists in Pell City 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 — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1978 at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
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