Dr Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Alexander City, AL

Dr Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Alexander City, Alabama. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice James H. Poole And Associates, O.d., P.c. and his current practice location is 1120 Airport Dr, Ste 104, Alexander City, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 329-8400.

Dr Ernest Jonathan Champion is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-908 TA 463) 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 1740261601.

Contact Information

Dr Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD
1120 Airport Dr, Ste 104,
Alexander City, AL 35010-3436
(256) 329-8400
(256) 329-8200



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Ernest Jonathan Champion
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience26 Years
Location1120 Airport Dr, Alexander City, 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 Ernest Jonathan Champion attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1740261601
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/08/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/29/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0749364339
  • Enrollment ID: I20080220000585

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ernest Jonathan Champion such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1740261601NPI-NPPES
95104OtherALBLUE CROSS PIN #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S-908 TA 463 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
James H. Poole And Associates, O.d., P.c.96382673702

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Provider NameJames H. Poole & Associates, O.d., P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1114067741
PECOS PAC ID: 9638267370
Enrollment ID: O20071114000325

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD
1120 Airport Dr, Ste 104,
Alexander City, AL 35010-3436

Ph: (256) 329-8400
Dr Ernest Jonathan Champion, OD
1120 Airport Dr, Ste 104,
Alexander City, AL 35010-3436

Ph: (256) 329-8400

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