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- 1 Independence Plz, Ste. 700, Birmingham, AL 35209
About Dr. Owen
Based in Birmingham, AL, John S. Owen, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. John graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1981. According to Medicare claims data, John cared for 605 Medicare patients across 632 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, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and photography of the retina. NPI 1992744718 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) 250-6042
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 INDEPENDENCE PLZ STE. 700
Birmingham, AL 35209
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
632 services · 605 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
38 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
178 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
130 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
36 | Less often than most 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.
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 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1981 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Photography of the retina 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does John S. Owen specialize in?
John S. Owen 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 John S. Owen located?
John S. Owen is listed at 1 Independence Plz Ste. 700, Birmingham, AL 35209. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is John S. Owen's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 250-6042. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is John S. Owen's NPI number?
John S. Owen's National Provider Identifier is 1992744718. 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 John S. Owen train?
John S. Owen attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has John S. Owen been practicing?
John S. Owen has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does John S. Owen do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, John S. Owen provides treatments such as photography of the retina and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has John S. Owen confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by John S. Owen. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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