BLAINE E. CRIBBS M.D.
NPI 1609821214
Ophthalmology in Atlanta, GA
About Blaine E. Cribbs M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
BLAINE E. CRIBBS M.D. (NPI 1609821214) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (054805) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory University Hospital, and is a graduate of Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine (2002).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted 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
Blaine E. Cribbs M.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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Blaine Cribbs reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Atlanta, GA 30322
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
- 4,840 clinicians in this Medicare group
Atlanta, GA 30303
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
- 2,681 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Emory University Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30322 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
ATLANTA, GA 30322
ATLANTA, GA 30322
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 Blaine Cribbs's NPI number?
The NPI number for Blaine Cribbs is 1609821214. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006.
Where is Blaine Cribbs located?
Blaine Cribbs practices at 1365 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322. The listed phone number is (404) 778-7402.
What is Blaine Cribbs's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Blaine Cribbs enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Blaine Cribbs 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 Blaine Cribbs's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Blaine Cribbs reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Emory Clinic Inc (Atlanta, GA) and Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc (Atlanta, GA). 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 Blaine Cribbs's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Blaine Cribbs accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health and Oscar Health list Blaine Cribbs 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.
Is Blaine Cribbs affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Blaine Cribbs is affiliated with Emory University Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Blaine Cribbs was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Blaine E. Cribbs, M.D. · NPI 1609821214
Ophthalmology physician in Atlanta, Georgia. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 23, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1609821214 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 23, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** 054805 (Georgia)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1365 CLIFTON RD NE, Atlanta, GA 30322-1013
- **Phone:** (404) 778-7402 · **Fax:** (404) 778-4819
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): The Emory Clinic Inc (NPI 1396798229, Atlanta, GA); Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc (NPI 1063452381, Atlanta, GA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine, class of 2002
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** July 13, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1609821214) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.