DR. BENJAMIN PAUL GAMSS O.D. NPI 1205886314

NPI Information

  • NPI: 1205886314
  • Provider Name: DR. BENJAMIN PAUL GAMSS, O.D.
  • Classification: Optometrist - 152W00000X
  • Entity Type: Individual
  • PECOS Registration: Yes
  • Address: 1316 KINGS HWY
    BROOKLYN, NY
    ZIP 11229
  • Phone: (718) 692-1980

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NPI Details

DR. Benjamin Paul Gamss, O.D. is an optometrist in Brooklyn, NY with 49 years of experience. The provider is 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. DR. Benjamin Paul Gamss, O.D. NPI is 1205886314. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduation Year:1977

The provider's business location address is:

1316 KINGS HWY
BROOKLYN, NY
ZIP 11229-904
Phone: (718) 692-1980

The NPI 1205886314 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA).

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Exam of visual field with limited testing (HCPCS:92081)
  • Extended exam involving color vision testing (HCPCS:92283)
  • Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS:92012)
  • New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92004)
  • Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS:92014)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 5/11/2006 and was last updated on 8/10/2010.

Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1152W00000XOptometristTUV003548-1NEW YORKYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
1812385OTHERNEW YORKAETNA
2906544OTHERNEW YORKBLOCK VISION
30091361OTHERNEW YORKGHI
42C5969OTHERNEW YORKGUARDIAN HEALTH NET
5T48975MEDICARE UPINNEW YORK
6P857739OTHERNEW YORKOXFORD HEALTH PLANS
7VUT003548OTHERNEW YORKHIP
8283060101OTHERNEW YORKHEALTH PLUS
900491832MEDICAIDNEW YORK
10000182604OTHERNEW YORKAMERICHOICE
11C31141MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDNEW YORK

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This page was last updated on: 11/21/2025

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