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Active NPI 1578568077 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert James Blumthal , OD

Optometrist • Springfield, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Blumthal, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Springfield, IL. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1981, Dr. Blumthal delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2020 W ILES AVE.

Dr. Blumthal is affiliated with Boyd Optometric Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2020 W Iles Ave

Springfield, IL 627044174

Telephone 2176983030
Fax 2176983068
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Prairie Eye Center, Ltd Facility NPI 1447222864

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Springfield, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
45 Yrs +22.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.4 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
40 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, IL (2783 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
20.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blumthal (45 Years) 45 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (22.4 Years) 22.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
50 48 $89.90 $82.96
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
39 39 $129.15 $117.39
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
36 36 $148.72 $139.40
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
16 15 $90.75 $86.48
92134 Imaging of retina
13 12 $125.00 $37.74

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License IL 046007512

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Optometrist - Corneal and Contact Management

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WC0802X

State License IL 046007512

The professional activities performed by an Optometrist related to the fitting of contact lenses to an eye, ongoing evaluation of the cornea's ability to sustain successful contact lens wear, and treatment of any external eye or corneal condition which can affect contact lens wear.

Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152WL0500X

State License IL 046007512

Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
046007512 (IL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare
410033847 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Boyd Optometric Inc

108 E Harrison St, Sullivan, IL 619512002

Boyd Optometric Inc

108 E Harrison St, Sullivan, IL 619512002

Phone: 2177284451

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

20 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1043268386

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1063862266

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1114975414

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1144279498

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1235440777

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 08, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 08, 2017

Registered at 2020 W ILES AVE, SPRINGFIELD, IL 627044174 (Tel: 2176983030)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 08, 2017

Registered at 2020 W ILES AVE, SPRINGFIELD, IL 627047015 (Tel: 2176983030)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 08, 2017

Recorded as ROBERT BLUMTHAL, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 08, 2017

Optometrist (License #046007512 in IL)

NPI Profile Active December 02, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 02, 2016

Registered at 2020 W ILES AVE, SPRINGFIELD, IL 627044174 (Tel: 2176983030)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 02, 2016

Registered at 2020 W ILES AVE, SPRINGFIELD, IL 627047015 (Tel: 2176983030)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 02, 2016

Recorded as ROBERT BLUMTHAL, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 02, 2016

Optometrist (License #046007512 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 20, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1578568077
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 20, 2005
Last Update: February 08, 2017
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2020 W Iles Ave

Springfield, IL 627047015

Phone: 2176983030

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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