Carla Blankenship, O.D.
NPI 1831166107 · Optometrist · Pawleys Island, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carla Blankenship, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Pawleys Island, SC (NPI 1831166107).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831166107
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1834 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
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
4,369 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 | 3,150 | $1 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 412 | $34 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 332 | $117 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 144 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 111 | $85 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 82 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 316 | 73 |
| Timolol Maleate | 71 | 27 |
| Cyclosporine | 32 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 30 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 26 | 14 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 26 | 16 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 26 | 11 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$481 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
- 2006-03-03
- Last updated
- 2021-07-20
- Certified
- 2021-07-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carla Blankenship's NPI number?
- Carla Blankenship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831166107, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carla Blankenship's specialty?
- Carla Blankenship is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Carla Blankenship located?
- Carla Blankenship's practice location on file with NPPES is 10805 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-6512.
- What is Carla Blankenship's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carla Blankenship is (843) 979-2400.
- Does Carla Blankenship accept Medicare?
- Carla Blankenship is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carla Blankenship's NPI active?
- Yes — Carla Blankenship's NPI (1831166107) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.