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Edit this profileWhere to find Sara L. McGowan, OD, MSC
- Birmingham location main office
4647 Highway 280 Ste C, Birmingham, AL 35242 - Vestavia Hills location
1686 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216 - Mountain Brk location
2737 Highway 280 S Ste 191, Mountain Brk, AL 35223
About Dr. Mcgowan
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Sara L. McGowan, OD, MSC practices in Birmingham, AL. Sara graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry in 2007. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include photography of the retina and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1669988309 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) 995-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4647 HIGHWAY 280 STE C
Birmingham, AL 35242
1686 Montgomery Hwy
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
2737 Highway 280 S Ste 191
Mountain Brk, AL 35223
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
25 services · 24 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists in Birmingham 8
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 2007 at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 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 kind of doctor is Dr. McGowan?
Dr. McGowan is an optometrist in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. McGowan's address?
Dr. McGowan is listed at 4647 Highway 280 Ste C, Birmingham, AL 35242. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. McGowan?
The number on file is (205) 995-2020. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. McGowan?
Dr. McGowan's National Provider Identifier is 1669988309. 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. McGowan train?
Dr. McGowan attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. McGowan have?
Dr. McGowan has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. McGowan perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. McGowan provides treatments such as photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. McGowan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. McGowan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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