Jeff Chaiprakob, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

Jeff Chaiprakob, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation and his current practice location is 52 Medical Park Dr E, Suite 211, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 838-3696.

Jeff Chaiprakob is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 00025402) 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 1134179013.

Contact Information

Jeff Chaiprakob, MD
52 Medical Park Dr E, Suite 211,
Birmingham, AL 35235-3430
(205) 838-3696
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameJeff Chaiprakob
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience22 Years
Location52 Medical Park Dr E, 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:
  • Jeff Chaiprakob attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1134179013
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/11/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/06/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6901800283
  • Enrollment ID: I20060828000541

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jeff Chaiprakob such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1134179013NPI-NPPES
0800390OtherALUNITEDHEALTHCARE
933428OtherALBLOCK VISION
051535519OtherALBCBS
051535520OtherALBCBS
009937872MedicaidAL
051535518OtherALBCBS
I56522OtherALVIVA HEALTH
009938339MedicaidAL
009938341MedicaidAL
I56522OtherALHEALTHSPRINGS OF AL
1376083OtherTNBCBS-TN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 00025402 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
St. Vincent's EastBirmingham, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation923402341735

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Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093768723
PECOS PAC ID: 1951213107
Enrollment ID: O20031105000261

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Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265485999
PECOS PAC ID: 9234023417
Enrollment ID: O20040210000034

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Entity NameUab Callahan Eye Hospital Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023358850
PECOS PAC ID: 1557516895
Enrollment ID: O20130312000475

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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. Jeff Chaiprakob is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Jeff Chaiprakob, MD
52 Medical Park Dr E, Suite 211,
Birmingham, AL 35235-3430

Ph: (205) 838-3696
Jeff Chaiprakob, MD
52 Medical Park Dr E, Suite 211,
Birmingham, AL 35235-3430

Ph: (205) 838-3696

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