# Ernest J Champion, OD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/ernest-champion-od-1740261601
NPI: 1740261601
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Ernest J Champion, OD is a optometry based in Alexander City, AL practicing at James H. Poole And Associates, O.d., P.c. with NPI 1740261601.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Optometry
- Credential: OD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: UNIVERSITY ALABAMA BIRMINGHAM  - SCHOOL OF OPTOMETRY
- Graduation year: 1998
- NPI: 1740261601 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1740261601))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: James H. Poole And Associates, O.d., P.c.
- Address: 1120 Airport Dr, Suite 104, Alexander City, AL, 350103444
- Phone: (256) 329-8400
- Group practice size: 2 members

## Insurance accepted (6 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 7 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [BCBS Alabama](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-alabama) — 3 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Ernest J Champion, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1740261601).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 1 disclosed payment from medical industry sources totaling approximately $135.

Largest disclosed payer: Glaukos Corporation ($135 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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