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

Dr. Paul Christopher Jacobs, OD

Individual provider Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist · NPI 1255326500

Dr. Paul Christopher Jacobs, OD is an Optometry in Carbondale, Illinois. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1979, 47 years ago. Practices with Merriman Optometry, Ltd, a 3-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Illinois.

Years since qualifying
47
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
IL
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

1001 N Beadle Dr Ste 40
Carbondale, IL 62901-1018
Phone: (618) 529-4817
Fax: (618) 351-9024
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Specialties & licences

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152WC0802X · Licence 046007399 (IL)

Record details

NPI number1255326500
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedSeptember 13, 2005
Last updated in NPPESAugust 9, 2013
Mailing address1001 N Beadle Dr, Suite 40, Carbondale, IL 62901-1018

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1979 (47 years in practice)
Group practice Merriman Optometry, Ltd — 3 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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