Quick answers
- Does Kevin Blackett accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kevin Blackett 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 Kevin Blackett see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 20 Original Medicare patients and 129 services for Kevin Blackett. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kevin Blackett's NPI number?
- 1679256978. 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 Kevin Blackett, 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 | 20 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 129 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Photography of the retina (92250)14 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)12 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 blood pressure70%
- High cholesterol70%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kevin Blackett is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1730 W Fullerton AveChicago, IL 60614 (773) 327‑3000
- 400 W Division StChicago, IL 60610 (312) 274‑1212
- 4017 N Milwaukee AveChicago, IL 60641 (773) 545‑2660
- 904 W N AveMelrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 343‑9009
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kevin Blackett as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Melrose Park Eye Care LLC8 clinicians in the group
- Old Town Eye Care LLC6 clinicians in the group
- Riverpoint Eye Care LLC6 clinicians in the group
- Six Corners Eye Care, LLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Chicago
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Melrose Park Eye Care LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2023 (3 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679256978 |
| 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