Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Ellen L. Prewitt, O.D.
Optometrist in Tuscaloosa, AL · enumerated 2017.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1972016624
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Ellen L. Prewitt
Credential O.D.
Sex Female
Practice address 3701 Loop Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35404
Phone (205) 554-2000
Enumeration date Nov 15, 2017
Last updated in NPPES Nov 15, 2017
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Ellen Prewitt?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ellen Prewitt is 1972016624, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Ellen Prewitt practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Tuscaloosa, AL. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2017-11-15.