Dr David L Blandford, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Lexington, KY

Dr David L Blandford, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Lexington, Kentucky. He went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Kentucky Institute For Eye Health And Surgery and his current practice location is 601 Perimeter Dr, Ste 200, Lexington, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 278-9393.

Dr David L Blandford is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 28077) 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 1558367805.

Contact Information

Dr David L Blandford, MD
601 Perimeter Dr, Ste 200,
Lexington, KY 40517-4121
(859) 278-9393
(859) 278-0923



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr David L Blandford
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience35 Years
Location601 Perimeter Dr, Lexington, Kentucky
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 David L Blandford attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1558367805
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/21/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163442419
  • Enrollment ID: I20051201000026

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr David L Blandford such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1558367805NPI-NPPES
64280779MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 28077 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Meadowview Regional Medical CenterMaysville, KYHospital
Harrison Memorial HospitalCynthiana, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kentucky Institute For Eye Health And Surgery620481897412

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameKentucky Institute For Eye Health & Surgery
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881636470
PECOS PAC ID: 6204818974
Enrollment ID: O20040605000067

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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 David L Blandford 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 David L Blandford, MD
601 Perimeter Dr, Ste 200,
Lexington, KY 40517-4121

Ph: (859) 278-9393
Dr David L Blandford, MD
601 Perimeter Dr, Ste 200,
Lexington, KY 40517-4121

Ph: (859) 278-9393

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 859-258-5310    Fax: 859-258-5328
Dr. Jon David Hammer, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 120 N Eagle Creek Dr Ste 211, Lexington, KY 40509
Phone: 859-263-3030    Fax: 859-263-2491
Dr. Peter John Timoney, MBBCH
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 110 Conn Ter Ste 550, Lexington, KY 40508
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Mohamed Magdy Khodeiry, MD, MSC
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 110 Conn Ter Ste 550, Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: 859-323-5867    Fax: 859-323-8510
John C. Sparrow, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 100 N Eagle Creek Dr, Lexington, KY 40509
Phone: 859-258-5310    Fax: 859-258-5328
Dr. Jitander Singh Dudee, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2351 Huguenard Drive, Suite 100, Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 859-278-9486    Fax: 888-500-3329
Alexander James Cherry, M.D.
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