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Dr. Robert James Blumthal, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1578568077

Dr. Robert James Blumthal, OD is an Optometry in Springfield, Illinois. Graduated from Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago in 1981, 45 years ago. Practices with Boyd Optometric Inc, a 2-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Illinois.

Years since qualifying
45
Trained at
Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago
Licensed in
IL
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

2020 W Iles Ave
Springfield, IL 62704-4174
Phone: (217) 698-3030
Fax: (217) 698-3068
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 046007512 (IL)
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Taxonomy 152WC0802X · Licence 046007512 (IL)
Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist Taxonomy 152WL0500X · Licence 046007512 (IL)

Record details

NPI number1578568077
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 20, 2005
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 8, 2017

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO
Graduated 1981 (45 years in practice)
Group practice Boyd Optometric Inc — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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