Physician Profile
Paul M. Taupeka, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Taupeka
Based in Mobile, AL, Paul M. Taupeka, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Paul graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 1992. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 1,232 services to 1,139 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, exam of visual field with extended testing, and established patient complete exam of visual system. NPI 1356364061 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (251) 435-1200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1720 SPRING HILL AVE STE 300
Mobile, AL 36604
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
1,232 services · 1,139 patients · 18 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
51 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
230 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
148 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
134 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
130 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
97 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
67 | 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.
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 Mobile 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1992 at University of Alabama 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 AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Paul M. Taupeka?
Paul M. Taupeka is an eye doctor in Mobile, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Paul M. Taupeka's address?
Paul M. Taupeka is listed at 1720 Spring Hill Ave Ste 300, Mobile, AL 36604. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Paul M. Taupeka?
The number on file is (251) 435-1200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Paul M. Taupeka?
Paul M. Taupeka's National Provider Identifier is 1356364061. 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 Paul M. Taupeka train?
Paul M. Taupeka attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Paul M. Taupeka have?
Paul M. Taupeka has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Paul M. Taupeka perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Paul M. Taupeka performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Paul M. Taupeka's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Paul M. Taupeka. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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