Kathy Shamblin, OD
NPI 1649286576 · Vision Therapy Optometrist · Shelbyville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kathy Shamblin, OD is a Vision Therapy Optometrist provider in Shelbyville, TN (NPI 1649286576).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649286576
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vision Therapy OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- TN1074 (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
348 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 | 94 | $83 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 61 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 58 | $117 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 31 | $35 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 28 | $15 |
| Evaluation of Eye Adaptation to Light and Dark With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 122 | 43 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 71 | 53 |
| Lotilanerbrand: Xdemvy | 61 | 61 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 42 | 11 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 15 | 14 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 14 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$440 across 11 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
- 2006-07-31
- Last updated
- 2012-12-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kathy Shamblin's NPI number?
- Kathy Shamblin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649286576, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kathy Shamblin's specialty?
- Kathy Shamblin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vision Therapy Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Kathy Shamblin located?
- Kathy Shamblin's practice location on file with NPPES is 915 Colloredo Blvd, Shelbyville, TN 37160-2780.
- What is Kathy Shamblin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kathy Shamblin is (931) 684-2197.
- Does Kathy Shamblin accept Medicare?
- Kathy Shamblin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kathy Shamblin's NPI active?
- Yes — Kathy Shamblin's NPI (1649286576) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-12-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.