John Skelton Owen Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

John Skelton Owen Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Birmingham, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 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 1 Independence Plz, Ste. 700, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 250-6042.

John Skelton Owen Jr is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 10337) 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 1992744718.

Contact Information

John Skelton Owen Jr, MD
1 Independence Plz, Ste. 700,
Birmingham, AL 35209-2629
(205) 250-6042
(205) 250-8944



Physician's Profile

Full NameJohn Skelton Owen Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience43 Years
Location1 Independence Plz, 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:
  • John Skelton Owen Jr attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1992744718
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/20/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244366151
  • Enrollment ID: I20100330001222

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for John Skelton Owen Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1992744718NPI-NPPES
000014660MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 10337 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

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

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Medicare Reassignments

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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 NameNorwood Clinic Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104879741
PECOS PAC ID: 8921996364
Enrollment ID: O20040308001107

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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

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
John Skelton Owen Jr, MD
Po Box 830230,
Birmingham, AL 35283-0230

Ph: (205) 250-6000
John Skelton Owen Jr, MD
1 Independence Plz, Ste. 700,
Birmingham, AL 35209-2629

Ph: (205) 250-6042

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