Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Bennett Paulus, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Fostoria, OH

  • NPI 1750580163
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 19 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
799 N Vine St, Fostoria Eyecare INC
Fostoria, OH 44830
(419) 435-3323
fax (419) 435-7834

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 18, 2008
Year of graduation
2007 — 19 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Ohio #5736 · Ohio #T2650
Medicaid
OH #0921926

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1750580163. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,824
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$92,185
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 2,660 20 $1
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 305 303 $119
92250 Photography of the retina 303 301 $35
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 235 123 $86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 86 86 $122
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 77 73 $58
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 70 69 $32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 28 22 $53
92082 Exam of visual field with intermediate testing 20 20 $44
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 15 14 $26

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Fostoria Optometrist, average services per provider: 318. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$178
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $57.97
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $53.54
Glaukos Corporation 1 $49.01
Optos, INC. 1 $17.50

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$161
Entertainment
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
723
Patients
129
Total drug cost
$32,277
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 504 95 $5,827
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 75 19 $1,509
Timolol Maleate Generic 68 15 $906
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 15 0 $183
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 15 0 $4,263
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 13 0 $13,743
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 11 0 $107
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 11 0 $356
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 11 0 $5,383

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Bennett Paulus's medical specialty?
Dr. Bennett Paulus practices Optometrist in Fostoria, OH.
Where does Dr. Bennett Paulus practice?
Dr. Bennett Paulus practices at 799 N Vine St, Fostoria, OH 44830. Office phone: 4194353323.
What is Dr. Bennett Paulus's NPI?
Dr. Bennett Paulus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750580163, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Bennett Paulus accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Bennett Paulus accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Bennett Paulus commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.