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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BENDER
John T Bender, O.D. is a healthcare provider in Enterprise, AL specialising in optometry. John trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1989. John is also listed as specialising in optometrist.
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Common questions
What does Dr. Bender specialise in?
Dr. Bender is an optometry in Enterprise, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Bender located?
Dr. Bender is listed at 1020-B BOLL WEEVIL CIR, Enterprise, AL 36330. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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What is Dr. Bender's phone number?
The number on file is (334) 347-2732. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is Dr. Bender's NPI number?
Dr. Bender's National Provider Identifier is 1528032448. 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 Dr. Bender go to medical school?
Dr. Bender attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Bender been practising?
Dr. Bender has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Bender do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Bender performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Has Dr. Bender confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Bender. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (334) 347-2732
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1020-B BOLL WEEVIL CIR
Enterprise, AL 36330
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,388 services · 1,180 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
48 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
22 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
406 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
218 |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
114 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
103 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
84 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
44 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
13 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
297 |
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 optometry specialists in Enterprise 7
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 1989 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.