Nicholas Blasco, O.D.
NPI 1801238100 · Optometrist · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Blasco, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1801238100).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801238100
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TA2370 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
12 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
727 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 | 403 | $94 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 77 | $128 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 58 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 57 | $132 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 48 | $90 |
| Ultrasound Scan of Cornea to Determine Thickness76514 | 21 | $12 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluorometholone | 50 | 37 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 45 | 29 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 33 | 29 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 29 | 15 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 23 | 17 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 17 | 13 |
| Latanoprost | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$421 across 19 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
- 2013-07-27
- Last updated
- 2021-08-02
- Certified
- 2021-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Blasco's NPI number?
- Nicholas Blasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801238100, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Blasco's specialty?
- Nicholas Blasco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Blasco located?
- Nicholas Blasco's practice location on file with NPPES is 2566 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-6102.
- What is Nicholas Blasco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Blasco is (515) 262-1094.
- Does Nicholas Blasco accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Blasco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Blasco's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Blasco's NPI (1801238100) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.