Michael S. Vaphiades

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Michael S. Vaphiades, 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.

Most frequent services

1. Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)20,026 services
2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)332 services
3. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)317 services
4. Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face (64612)213 services
5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)175 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%
• Arthritis60%
• Diabetes35%
• Ischemic heart disease29%
• Anxiety29%

Hospitals where Michael S. Vaphiades works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael S. Vaphiades at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

• University of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010033

Practice locations

Addresses where Michael S. Vaphiades is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

• 700 18th St SBirmingham, AL 35233 (205) 325‑9620
• 700 18th St S, Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 325‑8620
• 700 18th St S, Suite 601Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 325‑8620

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Michael S. Vaphiades as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

• University of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation24 clinicians in the group

Specialties

• Ophthalmologyprimary

Find other Ophthalmology doctors in Alabama →

Other ophthalmologists in Birmingham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Birmingham, AL — not a recommendation.

• Brian Samuels, MD
• Tyler G. Rowsey, MD
• Michael A. Callahan, MD
• Jennifer Michelson, MD
• Carolyn B. Hebson, MD
• Mark G. Bearman, MD
• Stephen Solomon, DO
• Shae W. Steward, MD

All ophthalmologists in Birmingham →

Other clinicians in University of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

• Brian Samuels, MD
• Mary Moses, MD
• Michael A. Callahan, MD
• Michelle L. Langkawel, OD
• Tyler A. Hall, MD
• John S. Owen Jr., MD

Clinician information

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

1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians