DR. BLAKE THOMAS DIRKS OD
NPI 1629145057
Optometrist in Saint Peter, MN
About Dr. Blake Thomas Dirks Od NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. BLAKE THOMAS DIRKS OD (NPI 1629145057) is an individual optometrist in Saint Peter, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (2076) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern California College Of Optometry (1986).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
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.
Other Identifiers 14
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Blake Thomas Dirks 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56082 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Blake Dirks's NPI number?
The NPI number for Blake Dirks is 1629145057. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 29, 2006.
Where is Blake Dirks located?
Blake Dirks practices at 320 Sunrise Dr, Saint Peter, MN 56082. The listed phone number is (507) 931-6436.
What is Blake Dirks's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
Is Blake Dirks enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Blake Dirks 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 Blake Dirks 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, Medica and Providence Health Plan list Blake Dirks 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 Blake Dirks was last updated on February 14, 2014. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
