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Ophthalmology

Paul H. Gilwit, MD

Works at hospitals in Fort Lauderdale, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Paul H. Gilwit, MD is an ophthalmologist at 800 W Cypress Creek Rd, Suite 120, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Phone: (954) 772-9911. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Paul H. Gilwit had 252 Original Medicare patients and 1,491 services. NPI 1164486585. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Paul H. Gilwit, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Paul H. Gilwit accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul H. Gilwit accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Paul H. Gilwit see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 252 Original Medicare patients and 1,491 services for Paul H. Gilwit. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Paul H. Gilwit's NPI number?
1164486585. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Paul H. Gilwit, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients252
Services billed to Medicare1,491
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Incision and drainage of cyst of eye (68020)364 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)313 services
  3. Removal of eyelashes (67825)206 services
  4. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)96 services
  5. Photography of the retina (92250)73 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure73%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease35%
  • Chronic kidney disease31%
  • Diabetes27%

Hospitals where Paul H. Gilwit works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul H. Gilwit at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Paul H. Gilwit is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1983 (43 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164486585
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians