BLACKWELDER OPTOMETRY, PLLC
NPI 1972130862
Optometrist in Austin, TX

Q: What is Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC is 1972130862. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2020.

Q: What is Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC's specialty?

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

Active since March 23, 2020

12000 MANCHACA RD STE B, AUSTIN, TX 78748(512) 358-8200(512) 358-0376 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 20, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 20, 2024, Mar 30, 2020, Mar 23, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Blackwelder Optometry, Pllc NPPES

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

BLACKWELDER OPTOMETRY, PLLC (NPI 1972130862) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Austin, Texas and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. The organization lists Sarah Blackwelder, Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972130862

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameBLACKWELDER OPTOMETRY, PLLC

Location Address12000 MANCHACA RD STE BAustin, TX 78748-3786

Mailing Address12000 Manchaca Rd Ste BAustin, TX 78748-3786 · (512) 358-8200 · Fax (512) 358-0376

Phone(512) 358-8200

Fax(512) 358-0376

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialSarah BlackwelderOwner · (949) 636-0121

Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 20, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 20, 2024

✔ NPI 1972130862 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.

12000 MANCHACA RD STE B, Austin, TX 78748

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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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Blackwelder Optometry, Pllc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC, which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Sarah Blackwelder, OD

Optometry

NPI 1487184818

12000 MANCHACA RD STE B
Austin, TX 78748

(512) 358-8200

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

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 Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC is 1972130862. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2020.

Where is Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC located?

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

What is Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC's specialty?

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

Is Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Optometry) reassigns their Medicare billing to Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC. 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. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC 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 Blackwelder Optometry, PLLC 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 23 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.