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Active NPI 1487184818 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Sarah Blackwelder , OD

Optometrist • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sarah Blackwelder, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 9 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern California College Of Optometry in 2017, Dr. Blackwelder delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 12000 MANCHACA RD STE B.

Dr. Blackwelder accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include 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

12000 Manchaca Rd Ste B

Austin, TX 787483786

Telephone 5123588200
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Blackwelder Optometry, Pllc Facility NPI 1972130862

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern California College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2017

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Austin, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
9 Yrs -6.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.9 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
262 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (5156 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

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blackwelder (9 Years) 9 Yrs
Austin Specialty Average (15.9 Years) 15.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
16 16 $150.00 $150.00

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-11-20
Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 9882TG

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

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 33709TLG

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.

Secondary Practice Locations

2280 E Carson St

Long Beach, CA 908073044

Phone: 5624222020

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1558429084

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 20, 2024

Registered at 12000 MANCHACA RD STE B, AUSTIN, TX 787483786 (Tel: 5123588200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 20, 2024

Registered at 12000 MANCHACA RD UNIT B, AUSTIN, TX 787483785 (Tel: 5123588200)

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Updated Practice Location March 23, 2020

Registered at 5601 BRODIE LN STE 530, SUNSET VALLEY, TX 787452539 (Tel: 5123588200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 23, 2020

Registered at 5601 BRODIE LN STE 530, SUNSET VALLEY, TX 787452539 (Tel: 5123588200)

NPI Profile Active June 18, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 18, 2017

Registered at 2280 E CARSON ST, LONG BEACH, CA 908073044 (Tel: 5624222020)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 18, 2017

Registered at 2280 E CARSON ST, LONG BEACH, CA 908073044

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 18, 2017

Recorded as SARAH BLACKWELDER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 18, 2017

Optometrist (License #33709TLG in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 18, 2017

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1487184818
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 18, 2017
Last Update: November 20, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

12000 Manchaca Rd Unit B

Austin, TX 787483785

Phone: 5123588200

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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