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Active NPI 1215414198 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Derek James Blankenship

Optometrist • Pendleton, OR

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Derek Blankenship is a certified Optometrist practicing in Pendleton, OR. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Derek Blankenship delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1815 SW EMIGRANT AVE.

Derek Blankenship is affiliated with Baker Vision Clinic Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

1815 Sw Emigrant Ave

Pendleton, OR 978011843

Telephone 5415190679
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Vision Pendleton Llc Facility NPI 1487786455

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Pendleton, OR

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -4.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 12.0 Yrs
State Avg: 19.6 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Pendleton, OR (975 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
53.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blankenship (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Pendleton Specialty Average (12.0 Years) 12.0 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
404 404 $220.00 $125.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
231 195 $280.00 $128.26
92134 Imaging of retina
229 186 $85.00 $39.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
178 134 $194.74 $91.31
92250 Photography of the retina
141 130 $85.00 $36.91
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
128 108 $85.00 $36.15
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
115 99 $130.00 $64.03
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
87 51 $300.00 $108.05
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
78 78 $260.00 $149.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
62 62 $360.00 $166.69
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
53 41 $45.00 $21.11
92025 Ct scan of cornea
41 40 $70.00 $36.48
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
19 19 $25.00 $10.59
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
17 12 $140.00 $55.05

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License OR 4367AT

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Npi
1487786455 (OR)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Baker Vision Clinic Inc

2150 3rd St, Baker City, OR 978142609

Phone: 5415235858

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1689865180

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1750437067

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1932955978

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 24, 2018

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 24, 2018

Registered at 1815 SW EMIGRANT AVE, PENDLETON, OR 978011843 (Tel: 5415190679)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 24, 2018

Registered at 1815 SW EMIGRANT AVE, PENDLETON, OR 978011843 (Tel: 5415190679)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 24, 2018

Recorded as DEREK BLANKENSHIP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 24, 2018

Optometrist (License #4367AT in OR)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 24, 2018

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215414198
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 24, 2018
Last Update: July 24, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1815 Sw Emigrant Ave

Pendleton, OR 978011843

Phone: 5415190679

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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