Physician Profile
Kristin C. Bains, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Bains
Kristin C. Bains, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in ophthalmology. Kristin trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. According to Medicare claims data, Kristin cared for 1,800 Medicare patients across 2,131 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 427-4348
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 19TH ST S
Birmingham, AL 35205
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
2,131 services · 1,800 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
108 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
49 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
34 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
31 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
24 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of outer layer of cornea | Procedure | 65435 |
18 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
570 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
158 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
146 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
74 | More 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 7
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Birmingham 7
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.
Class of 2006 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 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.
Common questions
What is Kristin C. Bains's specialty?
Kristin C. Bains 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 Kristin C. Bains?
Kristin C. Bains is listed at 1000 19Th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Kristin C. Bains?
The number on file is (205) 427-4348. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Kristin C. Bains's NPI number?
Kristin C. Bains's National Provider Identifier is 1386847374. 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 Kristin C. Bains's education?
Kristin C. Bains attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Kristin C. Bains been practicing?
Kristin C. Bains has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Kristin C. Bains known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Kristin C. Bains performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Kristin C. Bains confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Kristin C. Bains. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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