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Dr. Paul Preston , OD

Optometrist • Bloomington, MN

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Paul Preston, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bloomington, MN. With approximately 31 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1995, Dr. Preston delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 385 W MARKET.

Dr. Preston does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

385 W Market
Mall Of America

Bloomington, MN 554255523

Telephone 9528544500
Fax 9528588525
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Visual Edge, Inc Facility NPI 1841341898

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1995

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bloomington, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
31 Yrs +19.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 12.0 Yrs
State Avg: 21.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
33 Specialists

Practicing in Bloomington, MN (1178 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. Preston (31 Years) 31 Yrs
Bloomington Specialty Average (12.0 Years) 12.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN MN2559

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
370517000 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Eyemed
MN2559 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs/mn St Louis Pk
183M3PR (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Moa
299K8PR (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID America's Ppo
2219201 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica/united Health Care
2202539 (MN)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica/united Health Care
2200266 (MN)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1801999388

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active May 12, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 12, 2010

Registered at 385 W MARKET, MALL OF AMERICA, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554255523 (Tel: 9528544500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 12, 2010

Registered at 385 W MARKET, MALL OF AMERICA, BLOOMINGTON, MN 554255523 (Tel: 9528544500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 12, 2010

Recorded as PAUL PRESTON, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 12, 2010

Optometrist (License #MN2559 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 07, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1689777179
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 07, 2006
Last Update: May 12, 2010
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

385 W Market, Mall Of America

Bloomington, MN 554255523

Phone: 9528544500

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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