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Dr. Blake Bender, OD

Optometrist in Colorado Springs, CO · enumerated 2023.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1659063642

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Blake Bender
Credential OD
Sex Male
Practice address 2857 E Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80910
Enumeration date May 25, 2023
Last updated in NPPES May 25, 2023

Taxonomy & licenses

152W00000X Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License OPT.0003920 (CO) Primary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses. About the OD credential

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What is the NPI number for Blake Bender?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Blake Bender is 1659063642, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Blake Bender practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Colorado Springs, CO. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2023-05-25.