Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. David Blandford, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Lexington, KY

  • NPI 1558367805
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
601 Perimeter Dr, Ste 200
Lexington, KY 405174121
(859) 278-9393
fax (859) 278-0923

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 21, 2016
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #28077
Medicaid
KY #64280779

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1558367805. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,459
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$378,691
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 754 718 $115
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 293 209 $83
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 272 164 $456
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 249 166 $37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 224 176 $118
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 152 152 $154
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 136 136 $137
76519 Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power 76 50 $47
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 66 63 $339
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 56 56 $104

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in Lexington Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 291. This provider delivers 8.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $18.02

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,555
Patients
1,061
Total drug cost
$98,257
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 786 182 $12,005
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 528 322 $17,405
Timolol Maleate Generic 382 110 $8,211
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 266 175 $9,123
Ofloxacin Generic 203 152 $3,120
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 116 37 $1,663
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 70 22 $1,759
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 52 16 $1,529
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 43 31 $518
Acyclovir Generic 27 14 $407

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. David Blandford's medical specialty?
Dr. David Blandford practices Ophthalmology Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. David Blandford practice?
Dr. David Blandford practices at 601 Perimeter Dr, Lexington, KY 405174121. Office phone: 8592789393.
What is Dr. David Blandford's NPI?
Dr. David Blandford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558367805, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. David Blandford accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. David Blandford accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. David Blandford 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); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.