Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout GILBERT
Benjamin Neal Gilbert, MD practises ophthalmology in Chico, CA. Benjamin is a 1989 graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Common questions
What is Dr. Gilbert's specialty?
Dr. Gilbert is an ophthalmology in Chico, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there 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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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 practising?
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.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (530) 895-1727
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3401 ESPLANADE
Chico, CA 95973
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,981 services · 4,022 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
126 |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
119 |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
98 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
77 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
19 |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
15 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
478 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
330 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
241 |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
228 |
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 ophthalmology specialists 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 ophthalmology specialists 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.