Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Blanks, OD
Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Tullahoma, TN
- NPI 1518952910
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 99.0 / 100 · 2023
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1100 N Jackson St
Tullahoma, TN 373882336
(931) 393-2020
fax (931) 455-6501
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- September 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 1, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 152W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #1118
- Medicaid
- TN #3596341
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518952910. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,082
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$192,787
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 730 | 431 | $83 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 491 | 461 | $34 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 436 | 420 | $117 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 294 | 283 | $57 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 293 | 285 | $31 | |
92020 |
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | 285 | 278 | $26 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 187 | 169 | $37 | |
83861 |
Microfluid analysis of tears | 144 | 69 | $22 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 61 | 56 | $117 | |
92004 |
New patient complete exam of visual system | 52 | 52 | $139 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Tullahoma Optometrist, average services per provider: 193. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$265
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
9
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster Point Pharma, INC. | 3 | $62.04 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 2 | $35.61 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $28.30 | |
| Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $26.25 | |
| Dompe US, INC. | 1 | $26.08 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 1 | $24.12 | |
| Biotissue Holdings INC. | 1 | $23.73 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 1 | $21.51 | |
| Thea Pharma INC. | 1 | $17.63 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
599
Patients
126
Total drug cost
$74,463
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 220 | 55 | $3,306 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 90 | 15 | $36,365 |
| Timolol Maleate | Generic | 70 | 20 | $725 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 52 | 12 | $1,488 |
| Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) | Brand | 30 | 0 | $8,574 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 27 | 12 | $632 |
| Travoprost | Generic | 23 | 0 | $4,862 |
| Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) | Brand | 18 | 0 | $7,075 |
| Famciclovir | Generic | 15 | 0 | $66 |
| Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $8,627 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Blanks's medical specialty?
Dr. James Blanks practices Optometrist in Tullahoma, TN.
Where does Dr. James Blanks practice?
Dr. James Blanks practices at 1100 N Jackson St, Tullahoma, TN 373882336. Office phone: 9313932020.
What is Dr. James Blanks's NPI?
Dr. James Blanks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518952910, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Blanks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Blanks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Blanks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.