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Deactivated NPI 1912927013 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Dr. Herbert M Blank , OD

Optometrist • Pittsburgh, PA

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. Herbert Blank has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date July 20, 2006
NPI Deactivation Date June 09, 2022
Total Practice Duration ~16 Years of Practice (2006 – 2022)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Herbert Blank, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 16 years, Dr. Blank provided care at the practice location at 3402 5TH AVE until profile deactivation on 2022-06-09.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3402 5th Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 152133205

Telephone 4126216027
Fax 4126214047
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Flaherty & Co Opticians Facility NPI 1407036718

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Pittsburgh, PA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 18.2 Yrs
State Avg: 24.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
149 Specialists

Practicing in Pittsburgh, PA (2764 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA OEG008655

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.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Linda Flaherty

Optometrist

NPI 1902895956

Career & Practice History Timeline

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7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated June 09, 2022

Record deactivated on June 09, 2022

NPI Profile Active September 30, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 30, 2008

Registered at 3402 5TH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 152133205 (Tel: 4126216027)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 30, 2008

Registered at 3402 5TH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 152133205 (Tel: 4126216027)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 30, 2008

Recorded as HERBERT BLANK, O. D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 30, 2008

Optometrist (License #OEG008655 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 20, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1912927013
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 20, 2006
Last Update: September 30, 2008
Deactivation Date: June 09, 2022

Mailing Address

3402 5th Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 152133205

Phone: 4126216027

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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