Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Fred Wallace, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1497850085

Dr. Fred Wallace, OD is an Optometry in Bessemer, Alabama. Graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry in 1982, 44 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alabama.

Years since qualifying
44
Trained at
University Alabama Birmingham - School of Optometry
Licensed in
AL
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

1431 2nd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020-5608
Phone: (205) 425-5182
Fax: (205) 426-5013
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence S-517-TA-090 (AL)

Record details

NPI number1497850085
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedSeptember 14, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJune 2, 2010
Mailing address1431 2nd Ave N, Bessemer, AL 35020-5608

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1982 (44 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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