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- 3155 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
About Dr. Blom
Based in Colorado Springs, CO, Eric E. Blom, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Eric cared for 1,359 Medicare patients across 1,663 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, imaging of optic nerve, and exam of visual field with extended testing. NPI 1295784916 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (719) 630-3937
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3155 N UNION BLVD
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,663 services · 1,359 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
71 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye | Procedure | 66991 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Incision to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65820 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
80 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
280 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
121 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
94 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
92 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
87 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Colorado Springs 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Blom specialize in?
Dr. Blom is an eye doctor in Colorado Springs, CO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Blom located?
Dr. Blom is listed at 3155 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blom's phone number?
The number on file is (719) 630-3937. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blom's NPI number?
Dr. Blom's National Provider Identifier is 1295784916. 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. Blom go to medical school?
Dr. Blom attended Other, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Blom been practicing?
Dr. Blom has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Blom do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blom performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and extracapsular removal of cataract with insertion of artificial lens and insertion of drainage device in front chamber of eye; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve 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. Blom confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Blom. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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