2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1497734966 MD
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KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in HINSDALE, Illinois. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HINSDALE, Illinois .

What stands out: KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in HINSDALE, Illinois, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/12/2006

NPI 1497734966

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Illinois

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers

Illinois providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Illinois

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Illinois

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in HINSDALE, Illinois, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1497734966. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 126 W FIRST STREET, HINSDALE, IL, 60521, with a listed phone of (630) 325-5200. NPI 1497734966 was issued on 01/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ACKMAN BLAKE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Ophthalmology Physician providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

126 W FIRST STREET
HINSDALE, IL 60521

Provider Details

NPI 1497734966
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 01/12/2006

License & disciplinary context — Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD. To verify KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases

IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Illinois

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ACKMAN BLAKE.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD's specialty?
KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in HINSDALE, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
Where is KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD located?
KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD is located at 126 W FIRST STREET, HINSDALE, IL, 60521. Phone: (630) 325-5200.
What is KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD's NPI number?
KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497734966, issued on 01/12/2006.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD accept Medicare?
KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD's credentials?
KATHLEEN ACKMAN BLAKE, MD's NPI is 1497734966 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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