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Common questions
What does Dr. Blem specialise in?
Dr. Blem is an ophthalmology in Lafayette, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Blem located?
Dr. Blem is listed at 1000 W PINHOOK RD SUITE 301, Lafayette, LA 70503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blem's phone number?
The number on file is (337) 264-1011. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blem's NPI number?
Dr. Blem's National Provider Identifier is 1528026838. 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. Blem go to medical school?
Dr. Blem attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Blem been practising?
Dr. Blem has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Blem do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blem performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of eye fluid between lens and retina and destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of 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.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (337) 264-1011
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 W PINHOOK RD SUITE 301
Lafayette, LA 70503
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
7,228 services · 3,469 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
658 |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
31 |
| Destruction of leaking blood vessels of retina using laser | Procedure | 67228 |
29 |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
28 |
| Destruction of growth of retina using a laser | Procedure | 67210 |
27 |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
18 |
| Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67113 |
14 |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
15 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,112 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,731 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other ophthalmology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 5
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 — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other ophthalmology specialists in Lafayette 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.