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- 3401 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973
About Dr. Gilbert
Benjamin N. Gilbert, MD practices ophthalmology in Chico, CA. Benjamin is a 1989 graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Benjamin cared for 4,022 Medicare patients across 4,981 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of retina. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811930118.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (530) 895-1727
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3401 ESPLANADE
Chico, CA 95973
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,981 services · 4,022 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
126 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
119 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
98 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
77 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
478 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
330 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
241 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
228 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Chico 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Georgetown University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Gilbert's specialty?
Dr. Gilbert is an eye doctor in Chico, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Gilbert?
Dr. Gilbert is listed at 3401 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Gilbert?
The number on file is (530) 895-1727. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gilbert's NPI number?
Dr. Gilbert's National Provider Identifier is 1811930118. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Gilbert's medical education?
Dr. Gilbert attended Georgetown University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Gilbert been practicing?
Dr. Gilbert has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Gilbert known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gilbert performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of eyelashes using forceps; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Gilbert confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gilbert. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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