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Dr. Philip L Custer, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1538187968

Dr. Philip L Custer, MD is an Ophthalmology in Saint Louis, Missouri. Graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1978, 48 years ago. Practices with Washington University, a 2,986-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Missouri.

Years since qualifying
48
Trained at
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Licensed in
MO
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

4901 Forest Park Ave Dept Ophthalmology 6TH Fl
Saint Louis, MO 63108-1495
Phone: (314) 362-3937
Fax: (314) 362-3725
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence R9697 (MO)

Record details

NPI number1538187968
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJuly 17, 2006
Last updated in NPPESApril 17, 2025
Certification dateJune 7, 2022
Mailing addressPo Box 7412011, Chicago, IL 60674-2011

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolVANDERBILT UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1978 (48 years in practice)
Group practice Washington University — 2986 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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