Harold Skalka, MD - Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

Harold Skalka, MD is a Ophthalmology physician based in Birmingham, Alabama. Harold Skalka is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 5705) and his current practice location is 619 19th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 934-6600.

NPI number for Harold Skalka is 1174541114 and his current mailing address is Po Box 55310, Birmingham, Alabama. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1174541114.

Contact Information

Harold Skalka, MD
619 19th Street South,
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 934-6600
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameHarold Skalka
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Location619 19th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsDoes not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174541114
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2011

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Harold Skalka such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174541114NPI-NPPES
000040838MedicaidAL
C75257OtherALHEALTHSPRING OF ALABAMA
051040838OtherALBLUE CROSS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 5705 (Alabama)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Harold Skalka is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Harold Skalka, MD
Po Box 55310,
Birmingham, AL 35255-5310

Ph: (205) 731-9701
Harold Skalka, MD
619 19th Street South,
Birmingham, AL 35233

Ph: (205) 934-6600

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