James Harrell Blanks, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Tullahoma, TN

James Harrell Blanks, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Tullahoma, Tennessee. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Tullahoma Vision Associates P C and his current practice location is 1100 N Jackson St, Tullahoma, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (931) 393-2020.

James Harrell Blanks is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 1118) 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 1518952910.

Contact Information

James Harrell Blanks, OD
1100 N Jackson St,
Tullahoma, TN 37388-2336
(931) 393-2020
(931) 455-6501

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJames Harrell Blanks
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location1100 N Jackson St, Tullahoma, Tennessee
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:
  • James Harrell Blanks attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1518952910
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/01/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1052436482
  • Enrollment ID: I20100909000008

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Harrell Blanks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1518952910NPI-NPPES
3596341MedicaidTN
410017353OtherTNRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1118 (Tennessee)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Tullahoma Vision Associates P C57998328792

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. James Harrell Blanks allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameTullahoma Vision Associates P C
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598808909
PECOS PAC ID: 5799832879
Enrollment ID: O20090406000657

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. James Harrell Blanks 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
James Harrell Blanks, OD
1100 N Jackson St,
Tullahoma, TN 37388-2336

Ph: (931) 393-2020
James Harrell Blanks, OD
1100 N Jackson St,
Tullahoma, TN 37388-2336

Ph: (931) 393-2020

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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