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Active NPI 1114917317 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gilbert C Blanks , OD

Optometrist • Jackson, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gilbert Blanks, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Jackson, MI. With approximately 42 years of clinical experience since graduating from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1984, Dr. Blanks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1015 LAURENCE AVE.

Dr. Blanks is affiliated with The Center For Sight Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1015 Laurence Ave

Jackson, MI 492022964

Telephone 5177870364
Fax 5177872272
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 The Center For Sight, P.c. Facility NPI 1346230554

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago

Graduation Year

1984

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Jackson, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
42 Yrs +23.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.9 Yrs
State Avg: 21.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
26 Specialists

Practicing in Jackson, MI (2032 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
46.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blanks (42 Years) 42 Yrs
Jackson Specialty Average (18.9 Years) 18.9 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
268 267 $150.00 $115.33
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
71 62 $105.00 $80.62
92134 Imaging of retina
32 31 $130.00 $34.69
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
27 17 $200.00 $93.87
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
16 16 $130.00 $51.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
14 14 $180.00 $139.35
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
12 12 $130.00 $30.99

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MI 4901003044

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Center For Sight Pc

1015 Laurence Ave, Jackson, MI 492022964

Phone: 5177870364

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1023009057

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1093705295

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1720020332

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1720078918

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active December 29, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 29, 2009

Registered at 1015 LAURENCE AVE, JACKSON, MI 492022964 (Tel: 5177870364)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 29, 2009

Registered at 1015 LAURENCE AVE, JACKSON, MI 492022964 (Tel: 5177870364)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 29, 2009

Recorded as GILBERT BLANKS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 29, 2009

Optometrist (License #4901003044 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 27, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114917317
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 27, 2005
Last Update: December 29, 2009
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1015 Laurence Ave

Jackson, MI 492022964

Phone: 5177870364

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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