Quick answers
- Does Anita L. Blanchard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anita L. Blanchard 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 Anita L. Blanchard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 715 Original Medicare patients and 1,976 services for Anita L. Blanchard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Anita L. Blanchard's NPI number?
- 1962636407. 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 Anita L. Blanchard, 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 | 715 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,976 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)534 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)309 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)185 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)165 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)152 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes37%
- Anxiety29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Anita L. Blanchard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 604 W 13th AveCovington, LA 70433 (985) 871‑0070
- 803 Riverside DrFranklinton, LA 70438 (985) 839‑5633
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Anita L. Blanchard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McComiskey and Cangelosi II, L.L.C.3 clinicians in the group
- Blanchard Eye Care, LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Covington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Covington, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McComiskey and Cangelosi II, L.L.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962636407 |
| 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