SARAH BLACKWELDER OD
NPI 1487184818
Optometrist in Austin, TX

Q: What is Sarah Blackwelder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Blackwelder is 1487184818. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2017.

Q: What is Sarah Blackwelder'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 Sarah Blackwelder was last updated on November 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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 June 18, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

12000 MANCHACA RD STE B, AUSTIN, TX 78748(512) 358-8200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 20, 2024, Dec 5, 2023, Mar 23, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Sarah Blackwelder Od NPPES

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

SARAH BLACKWELDER OD (NPI 1487184818) is an individual optometrist in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (9882TG) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Long Beach, and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487184818

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameSARAH BLACKWELDERCredential: OD

Location Address12000 MANCHACA RD STE BAustin, TX 78748-3786

Mailing Address12000 Manchaca Rd Unit BAustin, TX 78748-3785 · (512) 358-8200 · Fax (512) 358-0376

Phone(512) 358-8200

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSSouthern California College Of OptometryGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateJune 18, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 20, 2024

✔ NPI 1487184818 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · 9882TG✔ Licensed in CA · 33709TLG

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.

12000 MANCHACA RD STE B, Austin, TX 78748

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12280 E Carson StLong Beach, CA 90807-3044 · Phone (562) 422-2020

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Sarah Blackwelder Od 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 ID4880958461

PECOS Enrollment IDI20200331000339

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 78748 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

$131.95 typical visit price

range $57.88 – $174.00

Typical copayment $32.98 (range $14.47 – $43.50)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$71.95 typical visit price

range $18.88 – $142.23

Typical copayment $17.98 (range $4.72 – $35.55)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BLACKWELDER OPTOMETRY, PLLC

Optometrist

12000 MANCHACA RD STE B
AUSTIN, TX 78748

Travis County (512) 358-8200

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 Sarah Blackwelder's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sarah Blackwelder is 1487184818. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2017.

Where is Sarah Blackwelder located?

Sarah Blackwelder practices at 12000 Manchaca Rd Ste B, Austin, TX 78748. The listed phone number is (512) 358-8200.

What is Sarah Blackwelder's specialty?

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

Is Sarah Blackwelder enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sarah Blackwelder 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.

What insurance does Sarah Blackwelder accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Providence Health Plan list Sarah Blackwelder 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 Sarah Blackwelder was last updated on November 20, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months 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.