Dr James Waid Blackstone, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Sylacauga, AL

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Dr James Waid Blackstone, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Sylacauga, Alabama. He went to University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation and his current practice location is 210 W Spring St, Sylacauga, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 245-5203.

Dr James Waid Blackstone is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 24790) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1477523090.

Contact Information

Dr James Waid Blackstone, MD
210 W Spring St,
Sylacauga, AL 35150-2924
(256) 245-5203
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr James Waid Blackstone
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience23 Years
Location210 W Spring St, Sylacauga, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr James Waid Blackstone attended and graduated from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477523090
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/18/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244271435
  • Enrollment ID: I20050518000518

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr James Waid Blackstone such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477523090NPI-NPPES
051001264OtherALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD AL
009932211MedicaidAL
202682193OtherALTRICARE
7541689OtherALAETNA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 24790 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Coosa Valley Medical CenterSylacauga, ALHospital
St Vincent's St ClairPell city, ALHospital
Citizens Baptist Medical CenterTalladega, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation923402341734

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr James Waid Blackstone allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUniversity Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1265485999
PECOS PAC ID: 9234023417
Enrollment ID: O20040210000034
Entity NameJ Waid Blackstone, M.d., Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285843888
PECOS PAC ID: 0345281531
Enrollment ID: O20050518000482

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr James Waid Blackstone is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr James Waid Blackstone, MD
210 W Spring St,
Sylacauga, AL 35150-2924

Ph: (256) 245-5203		Dr James Waid Blackstone, MD
210 W Spring St,
Sylacauga, AL 35150-2924

Ph: (256) 245-5203

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