Active NPI 1730160177 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

John C Blankenship

Specialist • Athens, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

John Blankenship is a certified Specialist practicing in Athens, GA. With approximately 25 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2001, John Blankenship delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 195 KING AVE..

John Blankenship is affiliated with Urology Group Of Athens, P.C. and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, chemical analysis using spectrophotometry (light), glucose (sugar) level on body fluid. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

195 King Ave.

Athens, GA 30606

Telephone 7065436261

Fax 7065437060

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Urology Group Of Athens, P.c. Facility NPI 1366520165

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2001

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Specialist in Athens, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

25 Yrs -12.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 37.3 Yrs

State Avg: 36.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

25 Specialists

Practicing in Athens, GA (979 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

8.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

76.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blankenship (25 Years) 25 Yrs

Athens Specialty Average (37.3 Years) 37.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	4,500	23	$16.00	$6.26
84311 Chemical analysis using spectrophotometry (light)	1,975	1,259	$30.00	$7.88
82945 Glucose (sugar) level on body fluid	1,975	1,259	$22.00	$3.81
82010 Ketone bodies analysis, quantitative	1,975	1,259	$30.00	$7.94
81007 Urinalysis for bacteria	1,965	1,255	$80.00	$29.14
82043 Urine microalbumin (protein) level	1,942	1,244	$30.00	$5.61
84156 Total protein level, urine	1,941	1,244	$25.00	$3.57
83069 Urine hemoglobin level	1,931	1,238	$25.00	$3.84
82247 Bilirubin level	1,744	1,159	$30.00	$4.88
J2704 Injection, propofol, 10 mg	1,141	48	$1.00	$0.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	783	605	$300.00	$117.99
J2250 Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg	767	221	$1.00	$0.13
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	618	479	$200.00	$84.76
81003 Automated urinalysis test	602	450	$20.00	$2.10
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	527	415	$60.00	$9.78
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	422	97	$3.00	$0.44
J3010 Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg	345	205	$5.00	$0.89
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	244	199	$160.00	$44.56
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	232	141	$50.00	$10.20
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	215	172	$200.00	$83.95
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	206	179	$850.00	$213.06
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	165	24	$850.00	$172.01
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	135	135	$450.00	$156.02
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	113	86	$100.00	$25.83
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	82	82	$450.00	$120.89
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	73	73	$175.00	$6.54
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	73	73	$1136.99	$319.39
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	73	73	$550.00	$29.14
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	73	73	$600.00	$164.49
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	67	18	$3350.75	$725.22
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	55	26	$120.00	$30.33
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	55	19	$200.00	$57.26
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	47	38	$1200.00	$22.82
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	43	39	$480.00	$166.71
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	42	39	$1200.00	$70.82
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	38	16	$95.00	$12.98
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	36	17	$90.00	$47.84
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	35	16	$180.00	$75.95
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	34	23	$1200.00	$357.02
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	30	28	$900.00	$191.07
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	29	26	$150.00	$52.59
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	29	29	$300.00	$117.09
L8606 Injectable bulking agent, synthetic implant, urinary tract, 1 ml syringe, includes shipping and necessary supplies	28	14	$600.00	$265.51
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	27	26	$1200.00	$294.09
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	23	23	$2500.00	$670.27
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	23	20	$1600.00	$380.29
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	22	15	$15.00	$2.53
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	22	22	$800.00	$213.65
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	20	20	$350.00	$125.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	18	$300.00	$99.28
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	18	18	$4333.33	$1062.78
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	16	13	$1500.00	$330.55
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	15	15	$900.00	$91.49
51715 Injection of implant material beneath lining of bladder and/or urethra using an endoscope	14	14	$1100.00	$320.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2704 Injection, propofol, 10 mg	4,958	157	$1.00	$0.12
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	3,200	20	$16.00	$6.24
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,742	1,108	$20.00	$2.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	804	597	$300.00	$120.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	690	533	$200.00	$85.51
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	672	513	$60.00	$9.55
J2250 Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg	413	149	$1.00	$0.15
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	308	65	$3.00	$0.52
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	231	186	$200.00	$85.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	214	214	$450.00	$156.76
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	213	187	$776.29	$219.64
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	195	27	$850.00	$170.17
J3010 Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg	171	125	$5.00	$0.87
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	158	128	$100.00	$25.98
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	107	101	$156.45	$45.87
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	104	69	$50.00	$9.97
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	78	22	$3000.00	$786.26
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	73	20	$200.00	$57.34
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	66	66	$450.00	$123.73
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	63	28	$120.00	$31.08
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	55	45	$1200.00	$23.41
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	50	43	$1200.00	$71.36
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	43	40	$1046.51	$298.72
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	42	18	$95.00	$13.30
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	37	37	$545.14	$176.57
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	37	37	$175.00	$6.69
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	37	37	$1000.00	$336.83
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	37	37	$550.00	$30.29
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	31	24	$450.00	$164.70
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	30	28	$1600.00	$389.66
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	29	20	$1200.00	$350.04
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes	29	28	$300.00	$120.17
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	28	25	$900.00	$187.59
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	27	13	$160.00	$76.99
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	27	20	$300.00	$126.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$300.00	$106.83
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	24	13	$90.00	$48.49
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	23	23	$2500.00	$702.46
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	22	22	$4000.00	$1161.41
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	20	20	$800.00	$221.51
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	19	18	$2200.00	$549.48
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	18	13	$2000.00	$425.44
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	15	13	$2000.00	$126.44
55000 Aspiration of fluid collection in testicle and sperm reservoir	14	12	$378.57	$113.99
52281 Dilation of bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope	14	14	$1500.00	$305.59
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	12	11	$1500.00	$351.48
55875 Insertion of needle or tube into prostate for radiation therapy	11	11	$3000.00	$749.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2704 Injection, propofol, 10 mg	6,757	172	$1.00	$0.13
87798 Detection test for organism	3,484	235	$80.00	$34.90
J0585 Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit	2,400	14	$16.00	$5.93
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,875	1,233	$20.00	$2.18
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	1,340	235	$75.00	$34.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	835	631	$200.00	$85.72
87801 Detection test for multiple organisms	804	235	$300.00	$69.81
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	663	535	$60.00	$9.37
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	575	471	$300.00	$121.14
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	452	452	$450.00	$157.63
87641 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique	268	235	$80.00	$34.90
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	268	235	$80.00	$34.90
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	268	235	$80.00	$34.90
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	268	235	$75.00	$34.90
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	268	235	$75.00	$34.90
J2250 Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg	248	99	$1.00	$0.14
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes	234	195	$165.28	$85.16
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	228	48	$3.00	$0.49
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	204	40	$850.00	$171.74
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	184	147	$100.00	$26.47
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	174	155	$750.00	$223.74
J3010 Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg	147	116	$5.00	$0.75
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	95	20	$3000.00	$786.35
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	88	59	$50.00	$9.34
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	80	75	$150.00	$45.95
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	77	16	$95.00	$13.55
51720 Instillation of anti-cancer drug into bladder	67	12	$300.00	$82.81
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	65	40	$120.00	$29.77
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	56	55	$415.18	$128.16
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	55	51	$1200.00	$70.72
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	53	52	$550.00	$32.66
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	50	49	$175.00	$6.70
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	49	48	$1000.00	$343.61
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	49	48	$455.00	$181.93
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	42	12	$200.00	$58.52
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	39	36	$1000.00	$299.79
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	35	31	$1200.00	$24.17
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	28	14	$20.00	$0.56
99441 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 5-10 minutes	26	26	$111.54	$52.96
52287 Exam with injections of chemical for destruction of bladder using an endoscope	21	14	$1095.24	$362.82
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	20	20	$4000.00	$1156.56
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	20	20	$800.00	$222.19
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	18	18	$900.00	$275.19
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	18	13	$1500.00	$350.37
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	17	16	$2117.65	$395.78
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	15	14	$2133.33	$144.41
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	14	12	$2200.00	$546.63
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	14	13	$1600.00	$401.21
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	13	13	$2500.00	$705.51
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	13	12	$215.38	$97.26
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	11	$434.62	$191.14
54235 Injection procedure to induce erection	12	11	$300.00	$83.61
52281 Dilation of bladder canal (urethra) using an endoscope	12	11	$1500.00	$312.57
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	12	11	$90.00	$37.43
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	11	11	$1600.00	$401.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2704 Injection, propofol, 10 mg	8,957	226	$1.00	$0.12
87798 Detection test for organism	8,086	444	$80.00	$35.09
87801 Detection test for multiple organisms	1,866	444	$300.00	$70.09
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	1,725	273	$60.01	$34.75
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,684	987	$20.00	$2.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,319	833	$200.00	$86.78
87641 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique	622	444	$80.00	$35.03
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	622	444	$80.00	$35.03
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	622	444	$80.00	$35.03
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	594	410	$60.00	$9.18
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	346	296	$300.00	$122.72
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	345	273	$63.77	$34.99
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	345	273	$59.28	$34.99
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	316	58	$3000.00	$912.07
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	237	211	$750.00	$216.39
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	195	29	$850.00	$176.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	183	183	$450.00	$158.12
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	154	123	$100.00	$25.60
J3010 Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg	145	116	$5.00	$0.66
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	101	41	$95.00	$13.45
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	99	97	$385.61	$126.94
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	76	14	$3.00	$0.51
J2250 Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg	60	32	$1.00	$0.12
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	58	58	$4000.00	$1279.64
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	55	30	$120.00	$30.25
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	54	24	$15.00	$1.81
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	54	47	$1200.00	$69.68
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	41	38	$200.00	$98.31
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	38	26	$90.00	$37.44
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	36	36	$175.00	$7.30
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	35	21	$200.00	$60.15
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	34	34	$550.00	$32.51
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	33	30	$1200.00	$24.59
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	33	33	$455.00	$174.72
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	33	33	$1000.00	$348.60
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	32	27	$925.00	$295.05
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	29	24	$50.00	$21.22
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	29	29	$150.00	$47.07
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	25	23	$1800.00	$104.70
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	23	23	$800.00	$233.51
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	22	22	$900.00	$281.95
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	20	17	$1500.00	$362.82
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	20	18	$2200.00	$554.03
99153 Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes	19	17	$50.00	$9.63
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	16	15	$1843.75	$403.87
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	15	15	$2500.00	$716.63
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	13	13	$350.00	$105.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2704 Injection, propofol, 10 mg	5,694	186	$1.00	$0.10
87798 Detection test for organism	4,316	276	$80.00	$34.76
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,652	975	$20.00	$2.18
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	1,392	896	$189.33	$71.07
87801 Detection test for multiple organisms	988	275	$300.00	$69.76
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	610	423	$60.00	$9.27
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	330	275	$80.00	$34.87
87641 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique	330	275	$80.00	$34.87
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	330	275	$80.00	$34.87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	282	243	$283.48	$103.32
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	261	39	$850.00	$221.52
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	255	49	$3000.00	$915.28
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	196	179	$711.22	$195.34
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	142	142	$428.17	$156.96
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	137	110	$100.00	$25.01
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	135	46	$87.44	$13.50
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	96	14	$3.00	$0.56
J3010 Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg	84	69	$1.48	$0.81
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	81	81	$375.00	$133.77
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	80	38	$120.00	$29.39
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	73	31	$15.00	$1.91
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	49	49	$4000.00	$1268.39
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	48	45	$828.13	$23.63
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	48	48	$278.13	$103.43
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	46	40	$550.00	$36.92
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	42	41	$200.00	$101.26
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	41	41	$175.00	$7.18
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	38	38	$455.00	$141.72
51728 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with voiding pressure studies	38	38	$1000.00	$309.96
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	34	26	$90.00	$37.54
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	29	17	$198.62	$58.23
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	28	27	$1553.57	$105.40
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	26	25	$800.00	$244.42
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	25	25	$928.00	$67.03
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	25	25	$350.00	$106.12
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	21	20	$2200.00	$541.03
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	19	19	$50.00	$21.75
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	18	18	$800.00	$231.89
64561 Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array	14	13	$2928.57	$988.89
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	14	$400.00	$199.92
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	14	$275.00	$136.69
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	13	13	$900.00	$279.73
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$90.00	$43.23
52204 Biopsy of the bladder using an endoscope	11	11	$1500.00	$365.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	1,050	13	$1.00	$0.10
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,042	681	$20.00	$2.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	862	586	$147.22	$70.04
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	364	285	$60.00	$11.48
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	168	23	$850.00	$224.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	167	140	$210.84	$102.73
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	116	90	$100.00	$24.74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	106	106	$342.92	$156.59
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	86	34	$62.97	$15.69
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	85	50	$90.00	$38.07
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	84	84	$227.14	$102.07
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	73	67	$550.00	$77.57
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	63	51	$350.00	$24.60
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	59	58	$200.00	$97.65
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	42	22	$120.00	$28.56
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	40	38	$550.00	$172.11
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	35	32	$47.71	$21.19
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	35	15	$180.00	$58.29
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	30	25	$1600.00	$117.93
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	30	12	$550.00	$47.75
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	28	17	$15.00	$1.75
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	22	22	$100.00	$16.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	21	$87.62	$42.52
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	15	14	$800.00	$146.84
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$400.00	$197.45
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	13	12	$2369.23	$548.95
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	13	13	$350.00	$104.43
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	12	12	$1600.00	$436.12
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	12	12	$800.00	$248.62
52351 Diagnostic examination of the bladder, bladder canal (urethra), and urinary duct (ureter) or kidney using an endoscope	11	11	$1045.45	$275.05
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	11	11	$2500.00	$729.09

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81003 Automated urinalysis test	1,202	718	$20.00	$2.66
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	752	522	$130.00	$68.51
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	475	343	$60.00	$14.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	273	239	$188.61	$101.54
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	174	174	$300.00	$157.48
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	153	20	$850.00	$213.49
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	124	101	$100.00	$24.14
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	89	79	$517.98	$81.89
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	73	48	$82.88	$37.33
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	58	56	$192.24	$94.29
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	54	20	$60.00	$19.16
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	44	40	$40.00	$19.67
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	37	20	$105.95	$28.53
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	32	31	$100.00	$15.53
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	30	30	$508.33	$157.22
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	24	15	$180.00	$60.47
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	24	12	$550.00	$53.70
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	20	17	$1500.00	$124.41
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	18	18	$273.61	$126.50
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	18	13	$140.83	$63.23
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	17	17	$800.00	$142.14
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	16	16	$600.00	$131.18
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	16	16	$350.00	$102.28
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	15	14	$350.00	$17.22
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	14	14	$900.00	$94.97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	14	$80.00	$41.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$200.00	$103.38
52601 Electro-removal of prostate through bladder canal (urethra) with control of bleeding using an endoscope	12	12	$2500.00	$728.85
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	12	12	$375.00	$30.36
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	12	$379.17	$197.81
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	12	12	$175.00	$9.42
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	11	11	$800.00	$205.12

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml	900	11	$1.00	$0.12
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	719	492	$100.65	$68.45
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated	629	447	$20.00	$4.18
81003 Automated urinalysis test	506	377	$20.00	$2.91
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	489	372	$60.00	$17.16
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	313	263	$137.35	$101.02
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	171	21	$850.00	$206.64
74000 X-ray of abdomen, single view	171	115	$100.00	$20.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	159	159	$215.53	$152.39
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	101	56	$67.03	$37.81
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	78	70	$375.00	$96.46
64566 Implantation of lower leg neurostimulator electrode, accessed through the skin	76	12	$250.00	$117.04
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	68	64	$125.74	$97.28
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	67	64	$14.00	$2.90
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	57	22	$100.00	$29.42
52332 Insertion of stent in urinary duct (ureter) using an endoscope	44	38	$1500.00	$121.34
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	41	17	$36.22	$23.50
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	31	30	$800.00	$135.55
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	30	29	$35.00	$18.31
52005 Insertion of tube into ureter using an endoscope through bladder area	30	29	$900.00	$60.83
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	28	28	$100.00	$15.92
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	26	23	$375.00	$151.28
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	22	19	$2750.00	$525.91
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	22	22	$200.00	$128.24
51702 Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube	19	14	$135.00	$58.92
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	17	11	$95.00	$70.07
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	15	15	$500.00	$130.13
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	14	14	$270.00	$198.03
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	13	13	$250.00	$97.04
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	13	13	$175.00	$10.38
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	12	12	$375.00	$32.69
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$70.00	$41.00
74420 Imaging of urinary tract	11	11	$350.00	$17.19
52356 Crushing of stone of ureter with insertion of stent using an endoscope	11	11	$1600.00	$410.69

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-11-05

Specialist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 174400000X

State License GA 049529

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00901931A (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Urology Group Of Athens, P.c.

2317 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 306066030

Phone: 7065436261

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners

Stephanie Johnson , NP

Urology

NPI 1255591665

Nurse Practitioner

Tina Hale , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1922355239

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location November 05, 2020

Registered at 195 KING AVE., ATHENS, GA 30606 (Tel: 7065436261)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 05, 2020

Registered at 195 KING AVE., ATHENS, GA 30606 (Tel: 7065436261)

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NPI Profile Active July 11, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 11, 2007

Registered at 1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, SUITE 2000, ATHENS, GA 306062179 (Tel: 7065436261)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 11, 2007

Registered at 1500 OGLETHORPE AVE, SUITE 2000, ATHENS, GA 306062179 (Tel: 7065436261)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 11, 2007

Recorded as JOHN BLANKENSHIP

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 11, 2007

Specialist (License #049529 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 11, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1730160177

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: November 11, 2005

Last Update: November 05, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

195 King Ave.

Athens, GA 30606

Phone: 7065436261

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