Kristine T Hopkins, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Birmingham, AL

Kristine T Hopkins, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from medical school in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama At Birmingham and her current practice location is 1716 University Blvd, Hbp G080a, Birmingham, Alabama. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (205) 975-2020.

Kristine T Hopkins is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number S-B03-TA-433) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1104834241.

Contact Information

Kristine T Hopkins, OD
1716 University Blvd, Hbp G080a,
Birmingham, AL 35294-0010
(205) 975-2020
(205) 934-6755



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameKristine T Hopkins
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience26 Years
Location1716 University Blvd, Birmingham, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Kristine T Hopkins graduated from medical school in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1104834241
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/10/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294622502
  • Enrollment ID: I20040302000477

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Kristine T Hopkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1104834241NPI-NPPES
U77718OtherVIVA HEALTH
000051698MedicaidAL
410042858OtherALRR MEDICARE
1716A 636005396OtherVISION SERVICES PLAN
00804258MedicaidMS
051051698OtherALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
1586005MedicaidLA
51542386OtherALBCBS OF ALABAMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist S-B03-TA-433 (Alabama)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama At Birmingham377948797074

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Medicare Reassignments

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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
Kristine T Hopkins, OD
1716 University Blvd, Hbp G080a,
Birmingham, AL 35294-0010

Ph: (205) 975-2020
Kristine T Hopkins, OD
1716 University Blvd, Hbp G080a,
Birmingham, AL 35294-0010

Ph: (205) 975-2020

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