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Dr. Paul Christopher Jacobs, O.D.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in Carbondale, IL · enumerated 2005 · practices at Crabtree and Merriman Dctrs of Optometry.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Paul Christopher Jacobs

Credential O.D.

Sex Male

Practice address 1001 N Beadle Dr, Suite 40, Carbondale, IL, 62901

Phone (618) 529-4817

Fax (618) 351-9024

Enumeration date Sep 13, 2005

Last updated in NPPES Aug 9, 2013

Taxonomy & licenses

152WC0802X Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 046007399 (IL) Primary

OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
410048999	Other	-	RAILROAD MEDICARE PTAN
410002083	Other	-	RAILROAD MEDICARE PTAN

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Paul Jacobs is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2013-08-09.