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DR. KELSEY BLALOCK OD
NPI 1972346500
Optometrist in Knoxville, TN

Active since June 12, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5415 WASHINGTON PIKE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37918(865) 217-1010 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 27, 2026, Jun 12, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Kelsey Blalock Od NPPES

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

DR. KELSEY BLALOCK OD (NPI 1972346500) is an individual optometrist in Knoxville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (TN3977) and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Knoxville, and is a graduate of Indiana University - School Of Optometry (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972346500
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KELSEY BLALOCKCredential: OD
Location Address5415 WASHINGTON PIKEKnoxville, TN 37918-7004
Mailing Address5415 Washington PikeKnoxville, TN 37918-7004 · (865) 217-1010
Phone(865) 217-1010
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSIndiana University - School Of OptometryGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1972346500 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · TN3977
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.
5415 WASHINGTON PIKE, Knoxville, TN 37918
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 17600 Kingston Pike Ste 1480Knoxville, TN 37919-5632 · Phone (865) 217-1010

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Providence Health Plan.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

Dr. Kelsey Blalock 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 ID3870039993
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251111003855
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 37918 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

FRIENDLY EYES OF NORTH CAROLINA
Optometrist
5415 WASHINGTON PIKE
KNOXVILLE, TN 37918
Knox County (865) 544-1677

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 Kelsey Blalock's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kelsey Blalock is 1972346500. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2024.

Where is Kelsey Blalock located?

Kelsey Blalock practices at 5415 Washington Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918. The listed phone number is (865) 217-1010.

What is Kelsey Blalock's specialty?

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

Is Kelsey Blalock enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kelsey Blalock 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 Kelsey Blalock accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Providence Health Plan list Kelsey Blalock 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 Kelsey Blalock was last updated on January 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.