David Blandford, MD
NPI 1558367805 · Ophthalmology Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Blandford, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1558367805).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558367805
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 28077 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
21 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
2,163 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 677 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 303 | $83 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 233 | $464 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 196 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 180 | $118 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 805 | 198 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 536 | 327 |
| Timolol Maleate | 394 | 116 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 249 | 167 |
| Ofloxacin | 196 | 140 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 134 | 36 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 82 | 21 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2005-06-22
- Last updated
- 2016-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Blandford's NPI number?
- David Blandford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558367805, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Blandford's specialty?
- David Blandford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Blandford located?
- David Blandford's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 Perimeter Dr, Lexington, KY 40517-4121.
- What is David Blandford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Blandford is (859) 278-9393.
- Does David Blandford accept Medicare?
- David Blandford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Blandford's NPI active?
- Yes — David Blandford's NPI (1558367805) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.