Quick answers
- Does Patti S. Fuhr accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patti S. Fuhr accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Patti S. Fuhr see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 121 Original Medicare patients and 191 services for Patti S. Fuhr. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Patti S. Fuhr's NPI number?
- 1073625489. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Patti S. Fuhr, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 121 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 191 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)101 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)25 services
- Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)18 services
- Exam of visual field with limited testing (92081)17 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)14 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Chronic kidney disease35%
Practice locations
Addresses where Patti S. Fuhr is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233 (205) 934‑6405
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Patti S. Fuhr as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Alabama at Birmingham94 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Birmingham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Alabama at Birmingham
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| School | University Of Houston - College Of Optometry |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1073625489 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians