James Blanks, OD
NPI 1518952910 · Optometrist · Tullahoma, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Blanks, OD is a Optometrist provider in Tullahoma, TN (NPI 1518952910).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518952910
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1118 (TN)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,059 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 | 558 | $88 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 464 | $35 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 418 | $121 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 311 | $60 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 298 | $32 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 279 | $27 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 315 | 79 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 105 | 17 |
| Timolol Maleate | 78 | 25 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 57 | 14 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 28 | — |
| Travoprost | 27 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | — |
| Loteprednol Etabonate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$265 across 12 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-13
- Last updated
- 2008-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Blanks's NPI number?
- James Blanks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518952910, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Blanks's specialty?
- James Blanks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is James Blanks located?
- James Blanks's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 N Jackson St, Tullahoma, TN 37388-2336.
- What is James Blanks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Blanks is (931) 393-2020.
- Does James Blanks accept Medicare?
- James Blanks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Blanks's NPI active?
- Yes — James Blanks's NPI (1518952910) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.