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John Essinger, O.D., M.S.

Optometrist in Birmingham, AL · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1790705424

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name John Essinger
Credential O.D., M.S.
Sex Male
Practice address 2531 Rocky Ridge Rd, Suite 116, Birmingham, AL, 35243
Fax (205) 978-4085
Enumeration date Jul 19, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Mar 12, 2013

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License S770TA218 (AL) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
760709613 Other AL TRICARE
P00112035 Other AL RAILROAD MEDICARE
009910765 Medicaid AL -
4691470001 Other AL MEDICARE PALMETTO GBA
51514007 Other AL BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
2210554 Other AL UNITED HEALTH CARE

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Is NPI 1790705424 active?
Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1790705424 is active (record last updated 2013-03-12).

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-03-12.