Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sara McGowan, OD, MSC

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Birmingham, AL

  • NPI 1669988309
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4647 Highway 280 Ste C
Birmingham, AL 352425032
(205) 995-2020
fax (205) 995-4795
Additional location
1686 Montgomery Hwy
Vestavia Hills, AL 352164906
(205) 979-2020
Additional location
2737 Highway 280 S Ste 191
Mountain Brk, AL 35223
(205) 802-2020
fax (205) 803-0087
Mailing address
2737 Highway 280 S Ste 191
Mountain Brk, AL 352232495

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 2, 2023
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #R-267-TA-B28

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1669988309. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
23
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$1,754
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 12 12 $116
92250 Photography of the retina 11 11 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 28 peers in Birmingham Optometrist, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 0.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$187
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
CooperVision INC. 1 $124.23
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $62.41

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$187

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
12
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$7,871
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 12 0 $7,871

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Sara McGowan's medical specialty?
Dr. Sara McGowan practices Optometrist in Birmingham, AL.
Where does Dr. Sara McGowan practice?
Dr. Sara McGowan practices at 4647 Highway 280 Ste C, Birmingham, AL 352425032. Office phone: 2059952020.
What is Dr. Sara McGowan's NPI?
Dr. Sara McGowan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669988309, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sara McGowan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sara McGowan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sara McGowan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.