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Active NPI 1093770570 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Paul Timothy Bertram , OD

Optometrist • Lexington, KY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Bertram, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Lexington, KY. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University - School Of Optometry in 2003, Dr. Bertram delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 989 GOVERNORS LN.

Dr. Bertram is affiliated with Simpson Optical Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

989 Governors Ln

Lexington, KY 405131173

Telephone 8595548265
Fax 8592774490
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Lexington, KY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
23 Yrs +4.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.4 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
96 Specialists

Practicing in Lexington, KY (836 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bertram (23 Years) 23 Yrs
Lexington Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-24
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License KY 1569DT

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
77000974 (KY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Simpson Optical Pllc

340 Meijer Way, Lexington, KY 405033340

Phone: 8592782020

Secondary Practice Locations

340 Meijer Way

Lexington, KY 405033340

Phone: 8592782020

4101 Tates Creek Centre Dr

Lexington, KY 405173066

Phone: 8592453332

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1225114812

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1396830162

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1518043132

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1942395728

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 24, 2026

Registered at 989 GOVERNORS LN, LEXINGTON, KY 405131173 (Tel: 8595548265)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 24, 2026

Registered at 989 GOVERNORS LN, LEXINGTON, KY 405131173 (Tel: 8595548265)

NPI Profile Active February 09, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 09, 2009

Registered at 705 BUTTERMILK PIKE, SUITE 100, CRESCENT SPRINGS, KY 410171303 (Tel: 8593413937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 09, 2009

Registered at 705 BUTTERMILK PIKE, SUITE 100, CRESCENT SPRINGS, KY 410171303 (Tel: 8593413937)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 09, 2009

Recorded as PAUL BERTRAM, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 09, 2009

Optometrist (License #1569DT in KY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 19, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1093770570
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 19, 2006
Last Update: February 24, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

989 Governors Ln

Lexington, KY 405131173

Phone: 8595548265

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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