Physician Profile
Paul H. Gilwit, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Gilwit
Paul H. Gilwit, MD is a healthcare provider in Fort Lauderdale, FL specializing in ophthalmology. Paul is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 1,335 services to 794 patients. The services billed most often include incision and drainage of cyst of eye, established patient complete exam of visual system, and removal of eyelashes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (954) 772-9911
- Email not available
Practice Locations
800 W CYPRESS CREEK RD 120
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,335 services · 794 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incision and drainage of cyst of eye | Procedure | 68020 |
364 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of eyelashes | Procedure | 67825 |
206 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp | Procedure | 65222 |
23 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid lining, 1.0 cm or less | Procedure | 68110 |
13 | Too few peers to compare |
| 1d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76511 |
57 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
313 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
96 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
73 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
64 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
51 | More often 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 in Fort Lauderdale 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1983 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 1 related provider in 1 group
Also performs Incision and drainage of cyst of eye 1
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Gilwit's specialty?
Dr. Gilwit is an eye doctor in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 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. Gilwit?
Dr. Gilwit is listed at 800 W Cypress Creek Rd 120, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Gilwit?
The number on file is (954) 772-9911. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Gilwit?
Dr. Gilwit's National Provider Identifier is 1164486585. 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. Gilwit's medical education?
Dr. Gilwit attended Other, graduating in 1983. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Gilwit have?
Dr. Gilwit has 43 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1983, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Gilwit known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Gilwit performs procedures including incision and drainage of cyst of eye, removal of eyelashes and removal of foreign body in cornea using slit lamp; reads or performs imaging such as 1d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused 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
Is Dr. Gilwit's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Gilwit. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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