Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Paul Williston, O.C.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Gulfport, MS

  • NPI 1689781619
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12199 Highway 49, Suite 100
Gulfport, MS 395033167
(228) 832-1832
fax (228) 832-5115

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Mississippi #765

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1689781619. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
800
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$64,213
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 270 255 $112
92250 Photography of the retina 193 167 $33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 121 82 $79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 62 56 $115
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 31 31 $135
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 31 29 $54
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 30 18 $72
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 30 29 $32
92134 Imaging of retina 17 15 $36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 15 15 $82

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Gulfport Optometrist, average services per provider: 81. This provider delivers 9.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$146
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 3 $55.08
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 3 $47.84
Sight Sciences, INC. 1 $42.64

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$146

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
217
Patients
64
Total drug cost
$4,600
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 114 27 $1,502
Timolol Maleate Generic 67 15 $2,459
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 25 22 $345
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 11 0 $294

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Paul Williston's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Williston practices Optometrist in Gulfport, MS.
Where does Dr. Paul Williston practice?
Dr. Paul Williston practices at 12199 Highway 49, Gulfport, MS 395033167. Office phone: 2288321832.
What is Dr. Paul Williston's NPI?
Dr. Paul Williston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689781619, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Williston accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Williston accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Williston commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.