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Edit this profileWhere to find Paul A. Eckel, OD
- Louisville location main office
1935 Bluegrass Ave Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40215 - Elizabethtown location
1000 Johnstown Rd Ste 102, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 - Louisville location
9200 Leesgate Rd Ste 100, Louisville, KY 40222 - Louisville location
4010 DuPont Cir Ste 380, Louisville, KY 40207
About Dr. Eckel
Paul A. Eckel, OD is an optometrist practicing in Louisville, KY. Paul trained at Ohio State University - College of Optometry, graduating in 2020. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 3,928 services to 2,918 patients. 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. This provider record is associated with NPI 1336758127.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (502) 364-0033
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1935 BLUEGRASS AVE STE 200
Louisville, KY 40215
1000 Johnstown Rd Ste 102
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
9200 Leesgate Rd Ste 100
Louisville, KY 40222
4010 DuPont Cir Ste 380
Louisville, KY 40207
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,928 services · 2,918 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
491 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
131 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
31 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
494 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
298 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
293 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
201 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
167 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
25 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Louisville 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Ohio State University - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2020 at Ohio State University - College of Optometry 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 KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Eckel specialize in?
Dr. Eckel is an optometrist in Louisville, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Eckel located?
Dr. Eckel is listed at 1935 Bluegrass Ave Ste 200, Louisville, KY 40215. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Eckel's phone number?
The number on file is (502) 364-0033. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Eckel?
Dr. Eckel's National Provider Identifier is 1336758127. 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
Where did Dr. Eckel go to medical school?
Dr. Eckel attended Ohio State University - College of Optometry, graduating in 2020. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Eckel have?
Dr. Eckel has 6 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2020, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Eckel do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Eckel performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and closure of tear duct opening using plug; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of retina 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
Is Dr. Eckel's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Eckel. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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