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Ophthalmology

Nikhil J. Godbole, DO

Sees patients in Puyallup, WA · University Place, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Nikhil J. Godbole, DO is an ophthalmologist at 1703 S Meridian, Suite 101, Puyallup, WA 98371. Phone: (253) 848-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nikhil J. Godbole had 849 Original Medicare patients and 2,073 services. NPI 1205259116. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1703 S Meridian, Suite 101, Puyallup, WA 98371 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (253) 848‑3000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Cascade Eye and Skin Centers PC
  • Medical school: West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine · graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nikhil J. Godbole, 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 Nikhil J. Godbole accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nikhil J. Godbole 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 Nikhil J. Godbole see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 849 Original Medicare patients and 2,073 services for Nikhil J. Godbole. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nikhil J. Godbole's NPI number?
1205259116. 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 Nikhil J. Godbole, 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 patients849
Services billed to Medicare2,073
Different services or procedures40
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)550 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)255 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)184 services
  4. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)170 services
  5. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)159 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 pressure72%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Ischemic heart disease25%
  • Chronic kidney disease24%

Practice locations

Addresses where Nikhil J. Godbole is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nikhil J. Godbole as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Cascade Eye and Skin Centers PC47 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Puyallup

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Puyallup, WA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Cascade Eye and Skin Centers PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Medical schoolWest Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205259116
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Sources

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