Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Nicholas Blasco, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Optometrist · Des Moines, IA

  • NPI 1801238100
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2566 Hubbell Ave
Des Moines, IA 503176102
(515) 262-1094
Mailing address
400 W Dundee RD, Ste 14-15
Buffalo Grove, IL 600893415

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 2, 2021
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Illinois #046011522 · Maryland #TA2370 · Iowa #002583

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801238100. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
101
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$10,084
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 33 33 $130
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 31 25 $94
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 26 23 $93
92134 Imaging of retina 11 11 $42

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Des Moines Optometrist, average services per provider: 56. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$421
Transactions
19
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Harrow Eye, LLC 9 $146.49
Alcon Vision LLC 3 $112.81
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 3 $69.66
RxSight INC 1 $25.53
Glaukos Corporation 1 $25.33
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $22.62
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 1 $18.75

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$421

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
45
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$1,488
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 32 0 $452
Timolol Maleate Generic 13 0 $1,036

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Nicholas Blasco's medical specialty?
Dr. Nicholas Blasco practices Optometrist in Des Moines, IA.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Blasco practice?
Dr. Nicholas Blasco practices at 2566 Hubbell Ave, Des Moines, IA 503176102. Office phone: 5152621094.
What is Dr. Nicholas Blasco's NPI?
Dr. Nicholas Blasco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801238100, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nicholas Blasco accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Blasco accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nicholas Blasco commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.