Ophthalmologists in Alabama
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
235 Ophthalmology providers practice in Alabama. The largest concentration is in Birmingham. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Ophthalmology by city in Alabama
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Where Ophthalmologists in Alabama practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 142 of the 235 providers listed here (60%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
54%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
46%mid-size group (10 to 99)
1%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Ophthalmologists | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| Premier Health Management Inc. | 20 | 55 | Mobile |
| University of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation | 10 | 23 | Birmingham |
| Tvpg LLC | 9 | 24 | Hoover |
| Eye Partners PC | 6 | 31 | Dothan |
| Retina Consultants of Alabama P.C. | 6 | 11 | Birmingham |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Ophthalmologists affiliated |
| University of Alabama Hospital | Birmingham | Government | 2 of 5 | 28 |
| Huntsville Hospital | Huntsville | Government | 3 of 5 | 9 |
| USA Health HCA Providence Hospital, LLC | Mobile | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 5 |
| Baptist Medical Center South | Montgomery | Government | 2 of 5 | 4 |
| The East Alabama Healthcare Authority | Opelika | Government | 3 of 5 | 4 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Ophthalmology providers in Alabama
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. James Pitts, MDAlabaster, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 504-0346 Dr. Mark Tucker, M.D.Alexander City, AL · $130 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(256) 329-9064 Dr. Abdul Kazi, MDAnniston, AL · $776 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(256) 237-6769 Dr. George Gibbins, MDAnniston, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(256) 237-0371 Dr. Michael Wallace, M.D. Dr. James Rains, MDBessemer, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 876-8988 Dr. Rita Armitage, M.D.Bessemer, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 481-7870 Dr. Elizabeth Holley, MDBham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 933-2250 Dr. Adam De La Garza, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 930-0700 Dr. Adelle Sperling, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 871-3208 Dr. Adriana SassakiBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 325-8100 Dr. Alp Atik, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 325-8100 Dr. Amira Abbas, MDBirmingham, AL · $128 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 933-2625 Dr. Andrew Everett, MDBirmingham, AL · $19 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 325-8620 Dr. Ann Marie Arciniegas-bernal, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $105 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 325-8620 Dr. Ariana Diamond, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $308 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 971-5745 Dr. Benjamin Roberts, MDBirmingham, AL · $49 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 329-7100 Dr. Brian Samuels, M.D., PH.D.Birmingham, AL · $32 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 325-8620 Dr. Bry Coburn, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 933-1380 Dr. Caleb Rivera, MDBirmingham, AL · $135 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 325-8100 Dr. Calvin Mcnelly, MDBirmingham, AL · $2,105 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 325-8254 Dr. Carlthan LingBirmingham, AL · $36 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 325-8100 Dr. Carolyn Hebson, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $334 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 943-4600 Dr. Cecil Mccollum, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 934-6600 Dr. Clark Witherspoon, M.D.Birmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 325-8620 Dr. Daniel Farrell, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 325-8100 Dr. David Baxley, MDBirmingham, AL · $1,974 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 325-8100 Dr. David Skier, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 933-8273 Dr. Elmar Lawaczeck, M.D.Birmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 397-9400 Dr. Frederick Elsas, M.D.Birmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 930-0700 Dr. Harold Helms, MD, PHDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 933-2020 Dr. Harshvardhan ChawlaBirmingham, AL · $159 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 933-2625 Dr. Helen Thrasher, M.D.Birmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 933-8101 Dr. James Kelly, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 949-2020 Dr. James Kimble, M.D.Birmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 933-2625 Dr. James Lewis, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 326-3800 Dr. Jeff Chaiprakob, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $176 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 876-8988 Dr. Jennifer Michelson, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $1,649 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 930-0930 Dr. John Catalano, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 408-4084 Dr. John Mason, MDBirmingham, AL · $223 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 329-7100 Dr. John Morgan, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $28 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 838-3696 Dr. John Owen, M.D.Birmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 250-6042 Dr. John StofferBirmingham, AL · $399 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 325-8507 Dr. Joseph Zarzaur, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 870-3937 Dr. Joshua Stein, M.D.Birmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 325-8620 Dr. Juli Dean, MDBirmingham, AL · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(205) 877-2921 Dr. Kathleen Gee, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $389 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 397-9400 Dr. Kenneth Smith, M.D.Birmingham, AL · $22 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(205) 591-2311 Conditions Ophthalmology providers in Alabama commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Ophthalmology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Macular degeneration
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Retinal detachment
Common questions
How many Ophthalmology providers are in Alabama?There are 235 Ophthalmology providers with active NPI records practicing in Alabama, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Which cities in Alabama have the most Ophthalmology providers?Birmingham (79), Mobile (30), Huntsville (24) have the highest concentration of Ophthalmology providers in Alabama.
How many Ophthalmology providers in Alabama received drug or device company payments?147 of 235 Ophthalmology providers in Alabama (63%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Ophthalmology providers in Alabama treat?Ophthalmology providers commonly treat macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Ophthalmologists in Alabama work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 142 Ophthalmologists in Alabama enrolled in Medicare, 54% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 46% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 1% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Ophthalmologists in Alabama work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Alabama hospitals where the most Ophthalmologists hold privileges are University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham; Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville; USA Health HCA Providence Hospital, LLC in Mobile.
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