Gilbert C Blanks, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Jackson, MI

Gilbert C Blanks, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Jackson, Michigan. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice The Center For Sight Pc and his current practice location is 1015 Laurence Ave, Jackson, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (517) 787-0364.

Gilbert C Blanks is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4901003044) 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 1114917317.

Contact Information

Gilbert C Blanks, OD
1015 Laurence Ave,
Jackson, MI 49202-2964
(517) 787-0364
(517) 787-2272



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameGilbert C Blanks
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience40 Years
Location1015 Laurence Ave, Jackson, Michigan
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:
  • Gilbert C Blanks attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114917317
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/29/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315970761
  • Enrollment ID: I20061027000471

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Gilbert C Blanks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114917317NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 4901003044 (Michigan)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Center For Sight Pc65078999526

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Provider NameThe Center For Sight Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1346230554
PECOS PAC ID: 6507899952
Enrollment ID: O20050915000608

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Gilbert C Blanks, OD
1015 Laurence Ave,
Jackson, MI 49202-2964

Ph: (517) 787-0364
Gilbert C Blanks, OD
1015 Laurence Ave,
Jackson, MI 49202-2964

Ph: (517) 787-0364

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