PAUL S. GULBAS MD – NPI #1376552810
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.

PAUL GULBAS is an ophthalmologist located in RUIDOSO, NM. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1376552810 to PAUL GULBAS on August 05, 2006. 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 18 years ago on Jul 08, 2008. 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 PAUL GULBAS below.

NPI Profile for
PAUL S. GULBAS

NPI Number
1376552810
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PAUL S. GULBAS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
211 SUDDERTH DR
RUIDOSO, NM 88345-6002
Phone: (575) 257-7381 Fax:
Mailing address
1201 N MESA ST STE G
EL PASO, TX 79902-4000
Phone: (915) 542-0279 Fax: (915) 542-0156
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for PAUL GULBAS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDTX1203341-01
Taxonomy Code(s)

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)
TX E1326

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Additional Information

Education
TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1972
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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