Surgeon profile
James Blackstone, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Sylacauga, AL 35150NPI 1477523090
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
415 Medicare cases/yr
279 patients
5 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 238 | ▼ -7% | 144 |
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 119 | ▼ -8% | 94 |
| Complex Cataract Surgery CPT 66982 | 23 | ▲ +64% | 16 |
| Cataract Surgery with MIGS Stent CPT 66991 | 18 | ▼ -18% | 11 |
| SLT — Laser Trabeculoplasty CPT 65855 | 17 | new | 14 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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