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Optometry

Gilbert Blanks, OD

Sees patients in Jackson, MI · Michigan

Summary

Gilbert Blanks, OD (Optometry) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Jackson, MI. NPI 1114917317. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gilbert Blanks, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OptometryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
42Years since medical school (graduated 1984)
Illinois College Of Optometry At ChicagoMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
The Center for Sight PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Gilbert Blanks see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Jackson, MI. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Gilbert Blanks's specialty?
Medicare lists Optometry as the primary specialty.
Does Gilbert Blanks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gilbert Blanks accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Gilbert Blanks?
(517) 787-0364, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Gilbert Blanks's NPI number?
1114917317. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Gilbert Blanks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gilbert Blanks as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • The Center for Sight PC5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other optometrists in Jackson

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Jackson, MI — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialOD
Medical schoolIllinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
Graduation year1984
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1114917317
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians