Dr Robert James Blumthal, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Springfield, IL

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Dr Robert James Blumthal, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Springfield, Illinois. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Allied Vision Source Llc, Boyd Optometric Inc and his current practice location is 2020 W Iles Ave, Springfield, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (217) 698-3030.

Dr Robert James Blumthal is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 046007512) 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 1578568077.

Contact Information

Dr Robert James Blumthal, OD
2020 W Iles Ave,
Springfield, IL 62704-4174
(217) 698-3030
(217) 698-3068

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Robert James Blumthal
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience43 Years
Location2020 W Iles Ave, Springfield, Illinois
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 Robert James Blumthal attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578568077
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/08/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981728706
  • Enrollment ID: I20100901000084

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert James Blumthal such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578568077NPI-NPPES
046007512MedicaidIL
410033847OtherILRAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 046007512 (Illinois)Primary
152WC0802XOptometrist - Corneal And Contact Management 046007512 (Illinois)Secondary
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation 046007512 (Illinois)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Allied Vision Source Llc44869646653
Boyd Optometric Inc27696160692

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 Robert James Blumthal allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NamePrairie Eye Center, Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447222864
PECOS PAC ID: 6507779824
Enrollment ID: O20031111000811
Provider NameJrgold Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1851500524
PECOS PAC ID: 1052320884
Enrollment ID: O20060406000214
Provider NameBoyd Optometric Inc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750619037
PECOS PAC ID: 2769616069
Enrollment ID: O20130927000310
Provider NameAllied Vision Source Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861860363
PECOS PAC ID: 4486964665
Enrollment ID: O20151102000058

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 Robert James Blumthal 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 Robert James Blumthal, OD
2020 W Iles Ave,
Springfield, IL 62704-7015

Ph: (217) 698-3030		Dr Robert James Blumthal, OD
2020 W Iles Ave,
Springfield, IL 62704-4174

Ph: (217) 698-3030

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