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Edit this profileWhere to find Lanning B. Kline, MD
- Birmingham location main office
700 18Th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 - San Diego location
4060 4th Ave Ste 610, San Diego, CA 92103 - Birmingham location
619 19th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35233
About Dr. Kline
Lanning B. Kline, MD practices ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL. Lanning is a 1973 graduate of Duke University School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Lanning provided 38 services to 34 patients. The services billed most often include exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841227477.
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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) 325-9620
- Email not available
Practice Locations
700 18TH ST S
Birmingham, AL 35233
4060 4th Ave Ste 610
San Diego, CA 92103
619 19th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
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
38 services · 34 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
15 | 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.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Birmingham 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1973 at Duke University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam of visual field with extended testing 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Kline specialize in?
Dr. Kline 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 Dr. Kline located?
Dr. Kline is listed at 700 18Th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kline's phone number?
The number on file is (205) 325-9620. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kline?
Dr. Kline's National Provider Identifier is 1841227477. 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. Kline go to medical school?
Dr. Kline attended Duke University School of Medicine, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kline have?
Dr. Kline has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Kline do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kline provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Kline's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kline. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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