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- 10709 Wayzata Blvd Ste 200, Minnetonka, MN 55305
About Dr. Blakstad
Alyson L. Blakstad, OD is a healthcare provider in Minnetonka, MN specializing in optometrist — corneal & contact lens. Alyson trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 1998. According to Medicare claims data, Alyson cared for 650 Medicare patients across 708 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient complete exam of visual system, and exam of visual field with extended testing. This provider record is associated with NPI 1427043660.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (952) 888-5800
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
10709 WAYZATA BLVD STE 200
Minnetonka, MN 55305
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
708 services · 650 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
165 | More often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
95 | More often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
94 | More often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
46 | As often as other peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
228 | More than most peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
42 | As often as other peers in Optometrist — Corneal & Contact… |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 11 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1998 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 3
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Blakstad's specialty?
Dr. Blakstad is an optometrist in Minnetonka, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Optometrist — Corneal & Contact Lens”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Blakstad?
Dr. Blakstad is listed at 10709 Wayzata Blvd Ste 200, Minnetonka, MN 55305. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Blakstad?
The number on file is (952) 888-5800. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blakstad's NPI number?
Dr. Blakstad's National Provider Identifier is 1427043660. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blakstad's medical education?
Dr. Blakstad attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Blakstad been practicing?
Dr. Blakstad has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Blakstad known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blakstad performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Blakstad confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Blakstad. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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