Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. John Essinger, O.D., M.S.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1790705424
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2531 Rocky Ridge RD, Suite 116
Birmingham, AL 352434445
(205) 978-4088
fax (205) 978-4085

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 12, 2013
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #S770TA218
Medicaid
AL #009910765

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790705424. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
110
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$9,315
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 59 59 $116
92250 Photography of the retina 36 34 $34
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 15 13 $84

In context: peer comparison

Among 28 peers in Birmingham Optometrist, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 1.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$145
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 4 $89.66
CooperVision INC. 2 $34.70
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $21.10

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$145

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
25
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$540
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 25 0 $540

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Essinger's medical specialty?
Dr. John Essinger practices Optometrist in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. John Essinger practice?
Dr. John Essinger practices at 2531 Rocky Ridge RD, Birmingham, AL 352434445. Office phone: 2059784088.
What is Dr. John Essinger's NPI?
Dr. John Essinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790705424, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Essinger accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Essinger accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Essinger commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.