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Active NPI 1801912845 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Douglas Alan Blankenship , OD

Optometrist • Richmond, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Douglas Blankenship, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Richmond, TX. With approximately 21 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2005, Dr. Blankenship provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 5660 W GRAND PKWY S.

Dr. Blankenship accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

5660 W Grand Pkwy S

Richmond, TX 774065880

Telephone 8325952446
Fax 8325952446
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Wal-Mart Stores Texas Llc Facility NPI 1447436803

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2005

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Richmond, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
21 Yrs +6.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 14.5 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
25 Specialists

Practicing in Richmond, TX (5156 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
5.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blankenship (21 Years) 21 Yrs
Richmond Specialty Average (14.5 Years) 14.5 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
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
82 82 $150.00 $141.46
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
38 37 $127.63 $119.70

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 6735TG

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

4 Associated Practitioners
Ashif Sharma

Pharmacist

NPI 1285235762
Danny Dinh

Pharmacist

NPI 1730478918
NPI 1891395950

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

NPI 1982206470

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 03, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 03, 2011

Registered at 5660 W GRAND PKWY S, RICHMOND, TX 774065880 (Tel: 8325952446)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 03, 2011

Registered at 15700 LEXINGTON BLVD APT 509, SUGAR LAND, TX 774784165 (Tel: 2814914338)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 03, 2011

Recorded as DOUGLAS BLANKENSHIP, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 03, 2011

Optometrist (License #6735TG in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 21, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801912845
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 21, 2007
Last Update: February 03, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

15700 Lexington Blvd Apt 509

Sugar Land, TX 774784165

Phone: 2814914338

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