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Tim J Thompson, OD is a healthcare provider in Birmingham, AL specializing in optometry. Tim trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1991. Tim is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Tim provided 1,131 services to 927 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (205) 325-8620
- Email not available
Practice Locations
700 18TH ST S STE 601
Birmingham, AL 35233
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,131 services · 927 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilation of tear drainage opening | Procedure | 68801 |
19 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
186 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
122 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
71 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
57 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
36 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
17 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
11 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
343 |
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 optometry specialists at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 optometry specialists in Birmingham 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 19 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Dilation of tear drainage opening 3
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Thompson?
Dr. Thompson is an optometry in Birmingham, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Thompson's address?
Dr. Thompson is listed at 700 18TH ST S STE 601, Birmingham, AL 35233. 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. Thompson?
The number on file is (205) 325-8620. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Thompson?
Dr. Thompson's National Provider Identifier is 1033105283. 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. Thompson train?
Dr. Thompson attended University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Thompson have?
Dr. Thompson has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Thompson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Thompson performs procedures including dilation of tear drainage opening; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; 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.
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