Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Edward Lee Paul Jr., OD, PHD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1043377948

Dr. Edward Lee Paul Jr., OD, PHD is an Optometry in Wilmington, North Carolina. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1986, 40 years ago. Practices with Edward L. Paul, Jr , OD, Ph D , PA, a 5-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in North Carolina.

Years since qualifying
40
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
NC
In the registry since
2007
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.
PHD — Doctor of Philosophy
A research doctorate. In healthcare it usually sits alongside a clinical licence.

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Practice location Address checks out

1613 Military Cutoff Rd Ste 230
Wilmington, NC 28403-5745
Phone: (910) 256-6364
Fax: (910) 256-6617
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1227 (NC)

Record details

NPI number1043377948
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD , PHD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJanuary 2, 2007
Last updated in NPPESJune 16, 2021
Certification dateJune 16, 2021

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1986 (40 years in practice)
Group practice Edward L. Paul, Jr., O.D., Ph.D., P.A. — 5 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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