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GREGORY FRANCIS BLAHNIK O.D.
NPI 1275584484
Optometrist in Ruskin, FL

Active since May 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
25 COLLEGE AVE W, SUITE D, RUSKIN, FL 33570(813) 886-2020(813) 886-7222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Gregory Francis Blahnik O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

GREGORY FRANCIS BLAHNIK O.D. (NPI 1275584484) is an individual optometrist in Ruskin, Florida, licensed in Florida (OPC2487) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275584484
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameGREGORY FRANCIS BLAHNIKCredential: O.D.
Location Address25 COLLEGE AVE W, SUITE DRuskin, FL 33570-4701
Mailing AddressPo Box 39Ruskin, FL 33575-0039 · (813) 886-2020 · Fax (813) 886-7222
Phone(813) 886-2020
Fax(813) 886-7222
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 2009
✔ NPI 1275584484 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in FL · OPC2487
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
25 COLLEGE AVE W, Ruskin, FL 33570
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PIN20344FL
Medicare UPINU13367
Medicaid078925900FL
Medicare PIN20344U

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Gregory Francis Blahnik O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9537224019
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241213003075
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Gregory Blahnik reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Blahnik Eye Care Inc
132 mi
Optometrist
3740 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, UNIT 103
Port Orange, FL 32129
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 4 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043462914 (386) 492-6999
Lac Courte Oreilles Governing
1,356 mi
Clinic/Center
9940 N COUNTY HWY K
Hayward, WI 54843
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Lac Courte Oreilles Governing Board
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194830208 (715) 638-5169

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33570 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$130.04 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $32.51 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Gregory Blahnik's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gregory Blahnik is 1275584484. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2006.

Where is Gregory Blahnik located?

Gregory Blahnik practices at 25 College Ave W Suite D, Ruskin, FL 33570. The listed phone number is (813) 886-2020.

What is Gregory Blahnik's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Gregory Blahnik enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gregory Blahnik is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gregory Blahnik's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gregory Blahnik reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Blahnik Eye Care Inc (Port Orange, FL) and Lac Courte Oreilles Governing (Hayward, WI). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Gregory Blahnik's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gregory Blahnik accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and 11 other insurers list Gregory Blahnik as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gregory Blahnik was last updated on June 24, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.