Dr Patti Sue Fuhr, OD, PHD - Medicare Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Dr Patti Sue Fuhr, OD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation" provider in Birmingham, Alabama. Her current practice location is 700 South 19th Street (112-c), Birmingham Vamc, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 933-8101.

Dr Patti Sue Fuhr is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-667-TA-038) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1073625489.

Contact Information

Dr Patti Sue Fuhr, OD, PHD
700 South 19th Street (112-c), Birmingham Vamc,
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 933-8101
(205) 558-7060



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Patti Sue Fuhr
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation
Location700 South 19th Street (112-c), Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073625489
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294106613
  • Enrollment ID: I20230123002513

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Patti Sue Fuhr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073625489NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation S-667-TA-038 (Alabama)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Patti Sue Fuhr allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameUniversity Of Alabama At Birmingham
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184738478
PECOS PAC ID: 3779487970
Enrollment ID: O20031120000323

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Patti Sue Fuhr, OD, PHD
5720 11th Ave S,
Birmingham, AL 35222-4136

Ph: (205) 591-8165
Dr Patti Sue Fuhr, OD, PHD
700 South 19th Street (112-c), Birmingham Vamc,
Birmingham, AL 35233

Ph: (205) 933-8101

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