Dr. Thomas E. Blom
Dr. Thomas E. Blom
Last updated: Aug 19, 2008

Dr. Thomas E. Blom

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 35 years
  • Graduated from: Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago
  • Graduation year: 1986
  • Sole propriator: Yes
  • NPI: 1699756981

Dr. Thomas E. Blom OD

Optometrist

He is located at 2450 Bee Ridge Road Suite A in Sarasota, FL 34239. Can help patients with the following: Esotropia, Eye Allergy, Eye Strain, Hypertropia, Retinal Imaging, Sty. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699756981. Appointment can be made via the phone number (941) 925-3937. He is affiliated with 2 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Thomas E. Blom, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Thomas E. Blom.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Color Blindness
  • Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Allergy
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Hypertropia
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Imaging
  • Sty

Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas E. Blom

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Thomas E. Blom as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

AvMed

Network data as of Aug 31, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from AvMed
AvMed plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
AvMed Entrust Bronze 600 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Bronze 650 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Expanded Bronze Standard (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Gold 125 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Gold 125 Dental+Vision (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Gold Standard (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 (2026) (3 plan variants) HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Platinum 25 Dental+Vision (2026) (3 plan variants) HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Platinum Standard (2026) (3 plan variants) HMO · Platinum Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver 350 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver 350 Dental+Vision (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver 550 (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver 550 Dental+Vision (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AvMed Entrust Silver Standard (2026) (5 plan variants) HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL)

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 14 plans from Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL)
Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueOptions Bronze (HSA) 24J01-10 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-04 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-06 (Rewards) PPO · Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-17 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueOptions Bronze 24J01-18S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) PPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueOptions Gold 24J01-09 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) PPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueOptions Gold 24J01-12 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) PPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueOptions Gold 24J01-20S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) PPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-05 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) PPO · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-08 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) PPO · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueOptions Platinum 24J01-21S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) PPO · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueOptions Silver 24J01-03 ($10 Labs / Rewards) PPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueOptions Silver 24J01-07 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) PPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueOptions Silver 24J01-19S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) PPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company)

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 83 plans from Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company)
Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
BlueCare Bronze (HSA) 24K01-09 (Rewards / $4 Condition Care Rx) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K01-03 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K01-05 (Rewards) POS · Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K01-25 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K01-31S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K02-17 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $55 / $70 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K02-18 (Rewards) POS · Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K02-23 ($50 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Bronze 24K02-26S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) POS · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Gold 24K01-08 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) POS · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Gold 24K01-10 ($40 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) POS · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Gold 24K01-33S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Gold 24K02-20 ($0 Deductible / $15 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) POS · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Gold 24K02-28S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Platinum 24K01-04 ($0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $35 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Platinum 24K01-07 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Platinum 24K01-34S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Platinum 24K02-15 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Platinum 24K02-29S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Silver 24K01-02 ($10 Labs / Rewards) POS · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Silver 24K01-06 ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) POS · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Silver 24K01-32S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Silver 24K02-21 ($10 Labs / Rewards) POS · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
BlueCare Silver 24K02-27S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) POS · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 1601 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $25 / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 2013 (3 PCP Visits for $0 then $5 / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 2129 ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 2129E ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 2129V ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 2149 ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 2149E ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 2149V ($35 PCP Visits / $75 Specialist Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 2219 ($75 PCP Visits / Rewards) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 2286 ($75 PCP Visits / Rewards) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 2312S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 2322S ($50 PCP Visits / Rewards) HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 26M01-23 (Rewards) HMO · Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Bronze 26M02-24 (Rewards) HMO · Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Connected Care Silver 24M03-70 ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Gold 1605 ($0 Labs / Rewards) HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Gold 2011 ($0 Labs / Rewards) HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Gold 2016 ($0 Deductible / $25 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Gold 2314S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Gold 2325S ($30 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Gold 24M05-74 ($0 Deductible / $25 PCP Visits / $60 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Platinum 2015 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Platinum 2324S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Platinum 24M05-00S ($0 Deductible / $10 PCP Visits / $20 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Platinum 24M05-75 ($0 Deductible / $0 Labs / $15 PCP Visits / $25 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Platinum Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 2010 (Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 2010E (Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 2010V (Adult Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 2237 ($60 PCP Visits / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 2237E ($60 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 2237V ($60 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 2313S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 2323S ($40 PCP Visits / $80 Specialist Visits / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 24M02-78 ($50 PCP Visits / $20 Labs / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 24M02-78E ($50 PCP Visits / $20 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 24M02-78V ($50 PCP Visits / $20 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 24M03-70E ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 24M03-70V ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Adult Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 24M06-76 ($50 PCP Visits / $15 Labs / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 24M06-76E ($50 PCP Visits / $15 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 24M06-76V ($50 PCP Visits / $15 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 25M02-03 ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 25M02-03E ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 25M02-03V ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 25M03-01 ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 25M03-01E ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 25M03-01V ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / Adult Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 25M06-02 ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 25M06-02E ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 25M06-02V ($0 Labs / $50 PCP Visits / Adult Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 26M02-04 ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 26M02-04E ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 26M02-04V ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 26M03-02 ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / $5 Labs / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 26M03-02E ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / $5 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 26M03-02V ($0 Primary Care Visits with Select Providers / $5 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 26M06-03 ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 26M06-03E ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Adult Dental & Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
myBlue Silver 26M06-03V ($5 PCP Visits / $5 Labs / Adult Vision / Rewards) HMO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

Wellpoint

Network data as of Sep 10, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 10 plans from Wellpoint
Wellpoint plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze 5500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Bronze 7500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Standard HMO · Expanded Bronze Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Catastrophic (+ Incentives) HMO · Catastrophic Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Gold 1400 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Gold 2000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Standard HMO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Gold 800 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Gold Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver 1850 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver 3500 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients
Wellpoint Essential Silver 6000 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Standard HMO · Silver Participating Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Thomas E. Blom is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Thomas E. Blom is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .

Bills through: Eye Doctors Optical Outlets Pa

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Thrombogenics $1211
Allergan $493
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America $335

Other

Food and Beverage $3944
Other $68

Studies

ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY AT CHICAGO

Graduated in 1986

Affiliated practices

Optical Outlets Citrus Park
8025 Citrus Park Town Center Mall
Tampa, 33625 FL
(813) 792-1628
Thomas Blom OD PA
2450 Bee Ridge Road
Sarasota, 34239 FL
(941) 925-3937

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Thomas E. Blom?

Dr. Thomas E. Blom's office is located at 2450 Bee Ridge Road Suite A in Sarasota, FL 34239.

Does Dr. Thomas E. Blom accept patients with Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company)?

Yes, Dr. Thomas E. Blom is listed in-network for Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. Thomas E. Blom have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Thomas E. Blom is affiliated with Optical Outlets Citrus Park. For the full list of practices see this list.

What conditions does Dr. Thomas E. Blom treat?

Dr. Thomas E. Blom provides treatment for Esotropia, Eye Allergy, Eye Strain, Hypertropia, Retinal Imaging, Sty. For the full list see this list.