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James Blackstone MD in Sylacauga, Alabama

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James Blackstone MD has Ophthalmology as his primary medical specialty. Their primary office is: 210 W Spring St in Sylacauga, Alabama. There are 2 additional office locations for James Blackstone MD that can be viewed towards the end of their profile.

They're a part of the: University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation medical group which has around 37 members. You can call their office at 256-245-5203 to schedule an appointment. They also accept the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. They attended University Of Alabama School Of Medicine and graduated in 2001 (around 23 years of experience). They are not listed as doing telehealth appointments, but this may have changed. It can't hurt to call and check. If anything it may encourage them to make them available if they are not currently.


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James Blackstone MD
University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
210 W Spring St
Sylacauga, Alabama 35150
256-245-5203


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Phone: 256-245-5203


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Healthcare Info for James Blackstone MD

Medical School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
Graduation Year: 2001
The Primary Medical Specialty for James Blackstone MD is listed as: Ophthalmology
Credentials: MD
Additional Credentials:
Approximate Years of Experience: 23
PAC (PECOS ID)#: 0244271435
NPI #: 1477523090
NPI Created On: 01/25/2006
NPI Last Updated Listed as: 08/18/2020
Primary Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X
License Number:
24790
Listed Gender: Male

Insurance, Services, Charges


Forms of insurance accepted by include, but are not limited to:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Medicare

They are listed as accepting new patients.

Languages spoken by staff include: English, Not Assigned.


Services and Procedures include:

  1. Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device
  2. Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow, 1 or more sessions
  3. Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using laser
  4. Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using laser
  5. Complex removal of cataract with insertion of lens
  6. Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
  7. Removal of eyelashes by forceps
  8. Ultrasound of corneal structure and measurement
  9. Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power
  10. Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, new patient, 1 or more visits
  11. Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient
  12. Eye and medical examination for diagnosis and treatment, established patient, 1 or more visits
  13. Examination of cornea and iris using lens device and slit lamp
  14. Measurement of field of vision during daylight conditions
  15. Measurement of field of vision during daylight conditions
  16. Diagnostic imaging of optic nerve of eye
  17. Diagnostic imaging of retina
  18. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
  19. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
  20. Photography of the retina

They took part in Medicare's Electronic Health Record Incentive Program which was designed to help move people over to electronic records and improve the systems that were already in place.
They took part in the Medicare Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS).

Open Payments Data. This can include items to test (Durable Medical Equipment (DME)), Biological, Drug Samples, etc. This data must be reported to CMS.


Payments Total: $37

Number of Payments:: 1

Form of Payment: In-kind items and services

Third party is a Charity:: No

Record ID:: 787778921

Being Disputed:: No

Product Related: Yes

Drug or Biological: Device

Product Category #1: Optics

Name of Drug #1: Tecnis IOL


Payments Total: $21

Number of Payments:: 1

Form of Payment: In-kind items and services

Record ID:: 779216399

Being Disputed:: No

Product Related: Yes

Drug or Biological: Drug

Product Category #1: Glaucoma

Name of Drug #1: rocklatan

Open Associated Drug #1: 70727-529-99

Drug or Biological: Drug

Product Category #2: Glaucoma

Name Of Drug #2:: rhopressa

Associated Drug #2: 70727-497-99


Payments Total: $22

Number of Payments:: 1

Form of Payment: In-kind items and services

Record ID:: 779216435

Being Disputed:: No

Product Related: Yes

Drug or Biological: Drug

Product Category #1: Glaucoma

Name of Drug #1: rhopressa

Open Associated Drug #1: 70727-497-99

Drug or Biological: Drug

Product Category #2: Glaucoma

Name Of Drug #2:: rocklatan

Associated Drug #2: 70727-529-99


Payments Total: $24

Number of Payments:: 1

Form of Payment: In-kind items and services

Third party is a Charity:: No

Record ID:: 797728437

Being Disputed:: No

Product Related: Yes

Drug or Biological: Device

Product Category #1: Ophthalmology

Name of Drug #1: AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL


Payments Total: $15

Number of Payments:: 1

Form of Payment: In-kind items and services

Record ID:: 792709643

Being Disputed:: No

Product Related: Yes

Drug or Biological: Drug

Product Category #1: DRY EYE

Name of Drug #1: RESTASIS MULTIDOSE

Open Associated Drug #1: 0023-5301-05


Payments Total: $25

Number of Payments:: 1

Form of Payment: In-kind items and services

Record ID:: 851179329

Being Disputed:: No

Product Related: Yes

Drug or Biological: Drug

Product Category #1: Ophthalmology

Name of Drug #1: LOTEMAX SM

Open Associated Drug #1: 24208-507-07

Drug or Biological: Drug

Product Category #2: Ophthalmology

Name Of Drug #2:: PROLENSA

Associated Drug #2: 24208-602-03

Drug or Biological #3:: Drug

Product Category #3: Ophthalmology

Name of Drug: ALREX

Name Of Drug #3: 24208-353-05


Payments Total: $13

Number of Payments:: 1

Form of Payment: In-kind items and services

Record ID:: 853733132

Being Disputed:: No

Product Related: Yes

Drug or Biological: Device

Product Category #1: Ophthalmic Surgery

Name of Drug #1: Hydrus Microstent


Payments Total: $14

Number of Payments:: 1

Form of Payment: In-kind items and services

Record ID:: 853733309

Being Disputed:: No

Product Related: Yes

Drug or Biological: Device

Product Category #1: Ophthalmic Surgery

Name of Drug #1: Hydrus Microstent


Payments Total: $9

Number of Payments:: 1

Form of Payment: Cash or cash equivalent

Record ID:: 855234841

Being Disputed:: No

Product Related: No


Additional Office Locations

1. University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
109 Coosa St E
Talladega, AL 35160
Suite A
Group Members: 37


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2. University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
700 18th St S
Birmingham, AL 35233
Suite 601
Group Members: 37

Phone: 256-245-5203

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Providers in University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation

1.Ann Arciniegas-bernal

1720 University Blvd
Birmingham Al 35233-1816
University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
Ophthalmology

2.Ann Arciniegas-bernal

1720 University Blvd
Birmingham Al 35233-1816
University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
Ophthalmology

3.Ann Arciniegas-bernal

700 18th St S
Birmingham Al 35233-1853
University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
Ophthalmology

4.Ann Arciniegas-bernal

700 18th St S
Birmingham Al 35233-3802
University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
Ophthalmology

5.Ann Arciniegas-bernal

2801 Old 280 Ct
Vestavia Al 35243-2632
University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
Ophthalmology

6.Ann Arciniegas-bernal

1940 Elmer J Bissell Rd
Birmingham Al 35243-2941
University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation
Ophthalmology

View all 37 members of University Of Alabama Ophthalmology Services Foundation medical group