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Unclaimed ProfileAbout BLANKS
James Harrell Blanks, OD is a healthcare provider in Tullahoma, TN specializing in optometry. James trained at Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 1987. James is also listed as specializing in optometrist. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 2,667 Medicare patients across 3,059 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (931) 393-2020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1100 N JACKSON ST
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,059 services · 2,667 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
25 |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
464 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
418 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
311 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
298 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
279 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
230 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
46 |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
11 |
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 optometry specialists at this location 4
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 optometry specialists in Tullahoma 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Southern College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1987 at Southern College of Optometry 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 TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Blanks?
Dr. Blanks is an optometry in Tullahoma, TN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blanks's address?
Dr. Blanks is listed at 1100 N JACKSON ST, Tullahoma, TN 37388. 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. Blanks?
The number on file is (931) 393-2020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blanks's NPI number?
Dr. Blanks's National Provider Identifier is 1518952910. 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. Blanks train?
Dr. Blanks attended Southern College of Optometry, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Blanks been practicing?
Dr. Blanks has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Blanks perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blanks performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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