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- 780 W Olive Ave, Suite 103, Merced, CA 95348
About Dr. Smith
Paul W. Smith, OD is a healthcare provider in Merced, CA specializing in optometry. Paul trained at University of California - School of Optometry, graduating in 1990. Paul is also listed as specializing in optometrist and optometrist — corneal & contact lens. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 1,572 services to 1,425 patients. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more, and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing. This provider record is associated with NPI 1912937251.
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
- (209) 384-2101
- Email not available
Practice Locations
780 W OLIVE AVE SUITE 103
Merced, CA 95348
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
1,572 services · 1,425 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
15 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
360 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
225 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
214 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
157 | More than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
119 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
73 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
52 | More often than most peers in Optometry |
| Imaging of front third of eye | Treatment | 92132 |
25 | As often as other peers in Optometry |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Optometry |
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.
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 optometry specialists in Merced 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California - School of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at University of California - School of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Smith specialize in?
Dr. Smith is an optometry in Merced, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Smith located?
Dr. Smith is listed at 780 W Olive Ave Suite 103, Merced, CA 95348. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Smith's phone number?
The number on file is (209) 384-2101. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Smith?
Dr. Smith's National Provider Identifier is 1912937251. 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. Smith go to medical school?
Dr. Smith attended University of California - School of Optometry, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Smith have?
Dr. Smith has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Smith do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Smith performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Smith. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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