Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carla Blankenship, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Optometrist · Pawleys Island, SC

  • NPI 1831166107
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10805 Ocean Hwy
Pawleys Island, SC 295856512
(843) 979-2400
fax (843) 979-2424

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 20, 2021
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #1834 · Indiana #18003180

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831166107. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,203
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$94,437
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 4,125 36 $1
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 370 370 $118
92250 Photography of the retina 360 337 $35
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 95 95 $140
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 85 70 $85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 73 56 $120
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 49 46 $58
92134 Imaging of retina 25 24 $37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 21 20 $32

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 643. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$481
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Notal Vision, Inc. 2 $126.35
CooperVision Inc. 1 $113.73
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. 1 $108.30
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $89.41
ABBVIE INC. 1 $43.44

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$481

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
316
Patients
127
Total drug cost
$28,318
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 124 45 $2,602
Timolol Maleate Generic 39 17 $461
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 33 21 $380
Doxycycline Monohydrate Generic 32 20 $356
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 24 24 $338
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 18 0 $458
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 18 0 $16,738
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 17 0 $1,122
Cyclosporine Generic 11 0 $5,863

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Carla Blankenship's medical specialty?
Dr. Carla Blankenship practices Optometrist in Pawleys Island, SC.
Where does Dr. Carla Blankenship practice?
Dr. Carla Blankenship practices at 10805 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 295856512. Office phone: 8439792400.
What is Dr. Carla Blankenship's NPI?
Dr. Carla Blankenship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831166107, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carla Blankenship accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carla Blankenship accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carla Blankenship commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.