Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout BLAKE
Charles Richard Blake, MD practices ophthalmology in Gainesville, FL. Charles is a 2000 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Charles cared for 2,189 Medicare patients across 2,755 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (352) 392-3451
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,755 services · 2,189 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
35 |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
32 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
28 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
12 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
34 |
| Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power | Imaging | 76519 |
21 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
371 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
346 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
120 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
59 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other ophthalmology specialists in Gainesville 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Blake?
Dr. Blake is an ophthalmology in Gainesville, FL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blake's address?
Dr. Blake is listed at 1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Blake?
The number on file is (352) 392-3451. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blake's NPI number?
Dr. Blake's National Provider Identifier is 1386645224. 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
Where did Dr. Blake train?
Dr. Blake attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Blake been practicing?
Dr. Blake has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Blake perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blake performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness and ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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