Blake Dirks, OD
NPI 1629145057 · Optometrist · Saint Peter, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Blake Dirks, OD is a Optometrist provider in Saint Peter, MN (NPI 1629145057).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629145057
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2076 (MN)
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
19 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
3,818 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 3,209 | $1 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 273 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 123 | $88 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 97 | $36 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 37 | $63 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 30 | $39 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 136 | 33 |
| Timolol Maleate | 27 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 25 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 23 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 20 | — |
| Travoprost | 19 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$34 across 2 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
- 2006-11-29
- Last updated
- 2014-02-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Blake Dirks's NPI number?
- Blake Dirks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629145057, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Blake Dirks's specialty?
- Blake Dirks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Blake Dirks located?
- Blake Dirks's practice location on file with NPPES is 320 Sunrise Dr, Saint Peter, MN 56082-1352.
- What is Blake Dirks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Blake Dirks is (507) 931-6436.
- Does Blake Dirks accept Medicare?
- Blake Dirks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Blake Dirks's NPI active?
- Yes — Blake Dirks's NPI (1629145057) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-02-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.