Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Blackstone, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Sylacauga, AL

  • NPI 1477523090
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
209 W Spring St Ste 302
Sylacauga, AL 351502976
(205) 723-0081
fax (250) 723-0837

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 13, 2024
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #24790
Medicaid
AL #009932211

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477523090. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,494
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$345,308
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 491 303 $84
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 407 401 $116
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 255 153 $461
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 164 153 $118
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 162 161 $42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 131 131 $154
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 125 124 $29
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 115 115 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 109 109 $52
92250 Photography of the retina 91 91 $29

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Sylacauga Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$427
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ocular Therapeutix, INC. 6 $323.33
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $36.89
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. 2 $34.34
Sight Sciences, INC. 1 $32.44

By nature of payment

Long Term Medical Supply or Device Loan
$280
Food and Beverage
$147

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,023
Patients
1,992
Total drug cost
$417,889
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 885 576 $31,293
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 817 541 $35,453
Latanoprost Generic 760 187 $25,127
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 504 347 $179,786
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 295 72 $10,243
Timolol Maleate Generic 166 43 $2,403
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 107 24 $39,750
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 99 31 $6,267
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 86 65 $1,280
Travoprost Generic 77 16 $14,351

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Blackstone's medical specialty?
Dr. James Blackstone practices Ophthalmology Physician in Sylacauga, AL.
Where does Dr. James Blackstone practice?
Dr. James Blackstone practices at 209 W Spring St Ste 302, Sylacauga, AL 351502976. Office phone: 2057230081.
What is Dr. James Blackstone's NPI?
Dr. James Blackstone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477523090, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Blackstone accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Blackstone accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Blackstone commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.