Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Paul Preston, O.D.
Optometrist in Bloomington, MN · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1689777179
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Paul Preston
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 385 W Market, Mall of America, Bloomington, MN, 55425
Phone (952) 854-4500
Fax (952) 858-8525
Enumeration date Sep 7, 2006
Last updated in NPPES May 12, 2010
Taxonomy & licenses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 299K8PR | Other | MN | MOA |
| MN2559 | Other | MN | EYEMED |
| 183M3PR | Other | MN | BCBS/MN ST LOUIS PK |
| 2200266 | Other | MN | MEDICA/UNITED HEALTH CARE |
| 2219201 | Other | MN | AMERICA'S PPO |
| 2202539 | Other | MN | MEDICA/UNITED HEALTH CARE |
| 370517000 | Medicaid | MN | - |
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What specialty is Paul Preston?
Paul Preston is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Optometrist. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2010-05-12.