Dr John Alva Long, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

Dr John Alva Long, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.c. and his current practice location is 1000 19th St S, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 930-0700.

Dr John Alva Long is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 14053) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1861495384.

Contact Information

Dr John Alva Long, MD
1000 19th St S,
Birmingham, AL 35205-4804
(205) 930-0700
(205) 930-9127



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John Alva Long
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience41 Years
Location1000 19th St S, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John Alva Long attended and graduated from University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861495384
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/04/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8325142987
  • Enrollment ID: I20091202000002

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Alva Long such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861495384NPI-NPPES
000080153MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207WX0200XOphthalmology - Ophthalmic Plastic And Reconstructive Surgery 14053 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Callahan Eye HospitalBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.c.51936160357

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Entity NameAlabama Ophthalmology Associates, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366484941
PECOS PAC ID: 5193616035
Enrollment ID: O20040322000994

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John Alva Long, MD
1000 19th St S,
Birmingham, AL 35205-4804

Ph: (205) 930-0700
Dr John Alva Long, MD
1000 19th St S,
Birmingham, AL 35205-4804

Ph: (205) 930-0700

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Elmar M Lawaczeck, M.D.
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1009 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35216
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Matthew Henry Oltmanns, M.D.
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