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Ophthalmology

Garth A. Wilbanks, MD

Works at hospitals in Bangor, ME · Maine

Summary

Dr. Garth A. Wilbanks, MD is an ophthalmologist at 900 Hammond St, A, Bangor, ME 04401. Phone: (207) 947-6743. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Garth A. Wilbanks had 362 Original Medicare patients and 1,123 services. NPI 1265420640. 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.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 900 Hammond St, A, Bangor, ME 04401 · Directions
  • Phone: (207) 947‑6743
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: St Joseph Hospital
  • Group practice: Eastern Maine Eye Associates PA
  • Medical school: graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Garth A. Wilbanks, 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 Garth A. Wilbanks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Garth A. Wilbanks 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 Garth A. Wilbanks see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 362 Original Medicare patients and 1,123 services for Garth A. Wilbanks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Garth A. Wilbanks's NPI number?
1265420640. 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 Garth A. Wilbanks, 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 patients362
Services billed to Medicare1,123
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)283 services
  2. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)127 services
  3. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)111 services
  4. Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (76519)92 services
  5. New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)84 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 blood pressure71%
  • High cholesterol66%
  • Arthritis33%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Chronic kidney disease22%
  • Atrial fibrillation22%

Hospitals where Garth A. Wilbanks works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Garth A. Wilbanks 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.

  • St Joseph HospitalBangor, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200001

Practice locations

Addresses where Garth A. Wilbanks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Garth A. Wilbanks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Eastern Maine Eye Associates PA4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Bangor

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bangor, ME — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Eastern Maine Eye Associates PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1265420640
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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