Dr Douglas Alan Blankenship, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Richmond, TX

Dr Douglas Alan Blankenship, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Richmond, Texas. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 5660 W Grand Pkwy S, Richmond, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (832) 595-2446.

Dr Douglas Alan Blankenship is licensed to practice in Texas (license number 6735TG) 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 1801912845.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas Alan Blankenship, OD
5660 W Grand Pkwy S,
Richmond, TX 77406-5880
(832) 595-2446
(832) 595-2446

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas Alan Blankenship
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience19 Years
Location5660 W Grand Pkwy S, Richmond, Texas
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 Douglas Alan Blankenship attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801912845
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/21/2007
  • Last Update Date: 02/03/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587826490
  • Enrollment ID: I20120509000658

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas Alan Blankenship such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801912845NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 6735TG (Texas)Primary

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 Douglas Alan Blankenship allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameSharper Eyecare, Pa
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972800886
PECOS PAC ID: 8224290135
Enrollment ID: O20120517000085

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 Douglas Alan Blankenship 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 Douglas Alan Blankenship, OD
15700 Lexington Blvd Apt 509,
Sugar Land, TX 77478-4165

Ph: (281) 491-4338
Dr Douglas Alan Blankenship, OD
5660 W Grand Pkwy S,
Richmond, TX 77406-5880

Ph: (832) 595-2446

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