DR. RICHARD ALAN BLUE OD
NPI 1366523193
Optometrist in Ventura, CA

Q: What is Richard Blue's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Blue is 1366523193. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006.

Q: What is Richard Blue's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Blue was last updated on February 12, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since October 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled

5227 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SUITE A, VENTURA, CA 93003(805) 642-3247(805) 642-1595 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 12, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Richard Alan Blue Od NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD ALAN BLUE OD (NPI 1366523193) is an individual optometrist in Ventura, California, licensed in California (6168) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366523193

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD ALAN BLUECredential: OD

Location Address5227 TELEGRAPH ROAD, SUITE AVentura, CA 93003

Mailing Address5227 Telegraph Road, Suite AVentura, CA 93003 · (805) 642-3247 · Fax (805) 642-1595

Phone(805) 642-3247

Fax(805) 642-1595

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 12, 2008

✔ NPI 1366523193 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 CA · 6168

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.

5227 TELEGRAPH ROAD, Ventura, CA 93003

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Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedY3068

MedicaidSD0061680CA

Medicare NSC4607250001CA

Medicare UPINU43286

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Richard Alan Blue Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93003 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

$140.72 typical visit price

range $62.32 – $185.36

Typical copayment $35.18 (range $15.58 – $46.34)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$77.11 typical visit price

range $20.68 – $151.85

Typical copayment $19.27 (range $5.17 – $37.96)

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 Richard Blue's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Blue is 1366523193. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2006.

Where is Richard Blue located?

Richard Blue practices at 5227 Telegraph Road Suite A, Ventura, CA 93003. The listed phone number is (805) 642-3247.

What is Richard Blue's specialty?

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

Is Richard Blue enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Blue is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Richard Blue accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Richard Blue 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 Richard Blue was last updated on February 12, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.