Kenny Blackston, O.D.
NPI 1740286301 · Optometrist · Opp, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenny Blackston, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Opp, AL (NPI 1740286301).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740286301
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S950-TA-529 (AL)
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
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
1,981 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 | 638 | $77 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 414 | $15 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 319 | $17 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 142 | $15 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 130 | $13 |
| Exam of the Internal Drainage System of Eye92020 | 73 | $23 |
| Measurement of Retinal and Optic Nerve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 279 | 61 |
| Timolol Maleate | 143 | 33 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 103 | 26 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 95 | 77 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 75 | 26 |
| Epinastine Hcl | 71 | 33 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 70 | 31 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$297 across 6 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
- 2005-06-28
- Last updated
- 2008-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenny Blackston's NPI number?
- Kenny Blackston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740286301, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenny Blackston's specialty?
- Kenny Blackston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Kenny Blackston located?
- Kenny Blackston's practice location on file with NPPES is 102 W Covington Ave, Opp, AL 36467-2033.
- What is Kenny Blackston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenny Blackston is (334) 774-9396.
- Does Kenny Blackston accept Medicare?
- Kenny Blackston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenny Blackston's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenny Blackston's NPI (1740286301) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.