Dr. Alex J Smith
Optometry in Tempe, Arizona
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 18+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Alex J Smith, OD, is an Optometry specialist in Tempe, Arizona. He attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2006, having over 18 years of diverse experience, especially in Optometry. Dr. Alex J Smith also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cigna Healthcare Of Arizona Inc. Dr. Alex J Smith accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (480) 345-5000 to request Dr. Alex J Smith the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Alex J Smith |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
5799781811 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Optometry (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 18 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Doctor of Optometry (OD)
help Doctor of Optometry
Doctors of Optometry (O.D.s/optometrists) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.
Education and Training
- Dr. Alex J Smith attended and graduated from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 2006.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1457304818
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, May 18, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Friday, March 28, 2014
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Alex J Smith
Medical Licenses
Dr. Alex J Smith has been primarily specialized in Optometrist for over 18 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Eye and Vision Services Providers / Optometrist
click for detail Optometrist Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
| 1570 | Arizona |
- Optometrist / Pediatrics
click for detail Pediatrics Optometrists who work in Pediatrics are concerned with the prevention, development, diagnosis, and treatment of visual problems in children.
| 1570 | Arizona |
- Optometrist / Vision Therapy
click for detail Vision Therapy Optometrists who specialize in vision therapy as a treatment process used to improve vision function. It includes a broad range of developmental and rehabilitative treatment programs individually prescribed to remediate specific sensory, motor and/or visual perceptual dysfunctions.
| 1570 | Arizona |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Cigna Healthcare Of Arizona Inc
| Cigna Healthcare Of Arizona Inc | 154 |
Practice Locations
1920 E Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283-1511
Phone: (480) 345-5000
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
1920 E. Baseline Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
Phone: (480) 345-5085
Fax: (408) 345-5266
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Friday, March 28, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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