Timothy Blankenbeker, O.D.
NPI 1316146798 · Optometrist · Mishawaka, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Timothy Blankenbeker, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Mishawaka, IN (NPI 1316146798).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316146798
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18003467B (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
648 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 254 | $84 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 170 | $117 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 56 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 | $119 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 38 | $139 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 32 | $58 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 212 | 78 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 93 | 84 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 78 | 62 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 69 | 24 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 34 | 20 |
| Timolol Maleate | 33 | 18 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 33 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$774 across 25 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (4)
- 2216 Cassopolis StElkhart, IN 46514-5133Phone: (574) 266-2111Fax: (574) 266-0555
- 1747 Stafford CtGoshen, IN 46526-6542Phone: (574) 533-0100Fax: (574) 534-8088
- 320 Meadow LnPlymouth, IN 46563-9394Phone: (574) 935-4480Fax: (574) 941-2040
- 319 N Niles Ave Ste 100South Bend, IN 46617-2328Phone: (574) 282-2020Fax: (574) 288-2020
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-16
- Last updated
- 2019-04-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Timothy Blankenbeker's NPI number?
- Timothy Blankenbeker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316146798, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Timothy Blankenbeker's specialty?
- Timothy Blankenbeker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Timothy Blankenbeker located?
- Timothy Blankenbeker's practice location on file with NPPES is 230 E Day Rd Ste 100, Mishawaka, IN 46545-3408.
- What is Timothy Blankenbeker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Timothy Blankenbeker is (574) 271-3939.
- Does Timothy Blankenbeker accept Medicare?
- Timothy Blankenbeker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Timothy Blankenbeker's NPI active?
- Yes — Timothy Blankenbeker's NPI (1316146798) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.