Quick answers
- Does Don D. Blackburn accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Don D. Blackburn accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Don D. Blackburn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 205 Original Medicare patients and 888 services for Don D. Blackburn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Don D. Blackburn's NPI number?
- 1639271216. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Don D. Blackburn, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 205 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 888 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Eye training exercise performed by health care professional (92065)328 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)129 services
- Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)126 services
- Exam of visual field with intermediate testing (92082)45 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)40 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis51%
- Depression30%
- Anxiety29%
- Diabetes27%
Practice locations
Addresses where Don D. Blackburn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3105 Limestone Rd, Suite 102Wilmington, DE 19808 (302) 998‑1395
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Don D. Blackburn as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Delaware Vision Academy LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Wilmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wilmington, DE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Delaware Vision Academy LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pennsylvania College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639271216 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians