2026 NPPES data Optometrist NPI 1740286301 O.D.
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KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D.

Optometrist in OPP, Alabama. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 295 beneficiaries · Optometrist avg: 257
Generic prescribing
60%
generic claims · 40% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$296.82
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. is a Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in OPP, Alabama with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 295 beneficiaries — 40% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $296.82 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 1,204 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/28/2005

NPI 1740286301

Primary specialty

Optometrist

High-volume

60,463 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,204 368% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 257

MIPS final score

0/100 83.1% pts

Penalty band band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Alabama

How Optometrist compares to other specialties among Alabama providers

Alabama providers

Optometrist share within Alabama

1. Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Optometrist share within Alabama

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Optometrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
0/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%0%
MIPS final score (Optometrist) — 0/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. is a Optometrist provider practicing in OPP, Alabama, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1740286301. 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.

KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 102 W COVINGTON AVE, OPP, AL, 36467, with a listed phone of (334) 774-9396. NPI 1740286301 was issued on 06/28/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLACKSTON 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 records for calendar year 2023 show 1,204 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 295 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $186K in drug spend, split 40% brand-name and 60% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Optometrist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 60,463 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 257 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

102 W COVINGTON AVE
OPP, AL 36467

Provider Details

NPI 1740286301
Specialty Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/28/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality

Reporting: Individual

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$297

Largest payer

Alcon Vision LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. — brand share 40.0%
Specialty average (est.)

40% brand-name claims vs 60% generic, on 1,204 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,204
Total Claims
$186K
Total Drug Cost
295
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,679
Total Day Supply
44,428
Brand vs Generic
40% brand / 60% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$158K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Antibiotic Claims
28

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.21
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 34, 65-74: 139, 75-84: 98, 85+: 24

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Latanoprost
261
Timolol Maleate
161
Ketorolac Tromethamine
72
Prednisolone Acetate
72
Brimonidine Tartrate
65
Restasis
Cyclosporine
49
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
47
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
44
Azelastine Hcl
39
Olopatadine Hcl
31

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Optometrist Overview

How KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. fits within the Optometrist landscape nationally.

60,463
Optometrist Providers in US
56
States with Optometrist
257
Avg Claims per Provider

KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D.'s 1,204 claims are above the specialty average of 257.

Nearby Optometrist Providers in Alabama

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLACKSTON.

Compare Optometrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D.'s specialty?
KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. specializes in Optometrist and practices in OPP, Alabama. Credentials: O.D..
How much does KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. wrote 1,204 Medicare Part D claims totaling $186K in drug costs for 295 beneficiaries.
What is KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. located?
KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. is located at 102 W COVINGTON AVE, OPP, AL, 36467. Phone: (334) 774-9396.
What is KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D.'s NPI number?
KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740286301, issued on 06/28/2005.
Does KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D.'s prescribing is 40% brand-name and 60% generic drugs by claim count, with $158K in brand drug costs.
How many Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 60,463 Optometrist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Optometrist provider writes 257 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Timolol Maleate, Ketorolac Tromethamine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. accept Medicare?
KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,204 Part D claims and 295 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D.'s credentials?
KENNY BLACKSTON, O.D.'s NPI is 1740286301 with credentials O.D.. 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.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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