Physician Profile
Garth A. Wilbanks, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wilbanks
Garth A. Wilbanks, MD practices ophthalmology in Bangor, ME. According to Medicare claims data, Garth cared for 885 Medicare patients across 1,056 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of optic nerve, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265420640.
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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
- (207) 947-6743
- Email not available
Practice Locations
900 HAMMOND ST # A
Bangor, ME 04401
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
1,056 services · 885 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
111 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
52 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
22 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
92 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
36 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
283 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
127 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
84 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
81 | As often as other 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 Bangor 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Other 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 ME who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Wilbanks's specialty?
Dr. Wilbanks is an eye doctor in Bangor, ME. 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. Wilbanks?
Dr. Wilbanks is listed at 900 Hammond St # A, Bangor, ME 04401. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Wilbanks?
The number on file is (207) 947-6743. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wilbanks's NPI number?
Dr. Wilbanks's National Provider Identifier is 1265420640. 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. Wilbanks's medical education?
Dr. Wilbanks attended Other, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Wilbanks been practicing?
Dr. Wilbanks has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Wilbanks known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wilbanks performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power and ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Wilbanks confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wilbanks. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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