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DR. BLINK
NPI 1841781499
Optometrist in Camp Pendleton North, CA

Active since May 18, 2018
MCX BLDG 2010, CAMP PENDLETON NORTH, CA 92055(760) 458-4434 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2023, Aug 30, 2018, May 18, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Blink NPPES

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

DR. BLINK (NPI 1841781499) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Camp Pendleton North, California and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. The organization lists Steven Thurston, Optometrist, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841781499
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Legal Business NameDR. BLINK
Location AddressMCX BLDG 2010Camp Pendleton North, CA 92055
Mailing Address1080 Park Blvd Unit 1202San Diego, CA 92101-5642 · (805) 459-2980
Phone(760) 458-4434
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialSteven ThurstonOptometrist · (760) 458-4434
Enumeration DateMay 18, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 26, 2023
✔ NPI 1841781499 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
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.
MCX BLDG 2010, Camp Pendleton North, CA 92055
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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 and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Blink is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dr. Blink, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Steven Thurston, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1851520498
MCX BLDG 2010
Camp Pendleton North, CA 92055
(760) 805-6588
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Ying Ju Chen, O.D.
Optometry
NPI 1285864462
605 FLETCHER PKWY
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 590-1994
✔ PECOS49 mi

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

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 Dr. Blink's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr. Blink is 1841781499. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 18, 2018.

Where is Dr. Blink located?

Dr. Blink is located at Mcx Bldg 2010, Camp Pendleton North, CA 92055. The listed phone number is (760) 458-4434.

What is Dr. Blink's specialty?

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

Is Dr. Blink enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dr. Blink is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dr. Blink?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Dr. Blink. A 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 the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Dr. Blink 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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Dr. Blink 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 Dr. Blink was last updated on July 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.