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Dr. Ben Andrew Pilskalns, O.D.

Optometrist in South Hill, VA · enumerated 2006.

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

National Provider Identifier

1710945035

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Ben Andrew Pilskalns
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 129 E Ferrell St, South Hill, VA, 23970
Fax (434) 447-2309
Enumeration date May 3, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jan 26, 2018

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 5408T2319 (OH) Secondary
152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 0618001558 (VA) 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
010257042 Medicaid VA -
194021 Other VA ANTHEM BCBS EMP PROV #
194019 Other VA ANTHEM BCBS SOH PROV #
P00325745 Other VA RR MEDICARE INDIVIDUAL #
010285691 Medicaid VA -

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Ben Pilskalns 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.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2018-01-26.