JOSEPH R. BRIGHTWELL MD – NPI #1255325031
Ophthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
JOSEPH BRIGHTWELL is an ophthalmologist located in LOUISVILLE, KY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1255325031 to JOSEPH BRIGHTWELL on September 07, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Nov 02, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOSEPH BRIGHTWELL below.
NPI Profile for
JOSEPH R. BRIGHTWELL
(about 21 years ago)
SUITE 125
LOUISVILLE, KY 40205-3340 Phone: (502) 896-8700 Fax: (502) 896-0813
Identifiers for JOSEPH BRIGHTWELL
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | ANTHEM BLUE CROSS BLUE SH | KY | 000000066554 |
| MEDICAID | KY | 64244973 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207W00000X - Ophthalmology (Primary) |
KY | 24497 |
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