Active NPI 1851557235 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brian Joseph Blessinger , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Jasper, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brian Blessinger, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Jasper, IN. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2007, Dr. Blessinger delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 709 W 9TH ST.

Dr. Blessinger maintains professional affiliations with Norris And Love Orthopaedic And Sports Pc, Deaconess Specialty Physicians, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

709 W 9th St

Jasper, IN 475462609

Telephone 8129966500

Fax 8129968497

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Deaconess Memorial Medical Center Inc Facility NPI 1295168425

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Indiana University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Jasper, IN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

19 Yrs -6.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 25.5 Yrs

State Avg: 26.1 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

6 Specialists

Practicing in Jasper, IN (530 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

82.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blessinger (19 Years) 19 Yrs

Jasper Specialty Average (25.5 Years) 25.5 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,156	116	$5.00	$0.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	298	243	$204.25	$123.03
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	175	175	$194.00	$105.42
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	131	29	$76.00	$22.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	122	105	$151.07	$86.80
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	109	98	$200.88	$63.10
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	89	86	$175.00	$36.90
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	82	82	$1604.00	$119.15
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	55	44	$183.00	$37.84
63650 Implantation of spinal neurostimulator electrodes, accessed through the skin	36	13	$7040.00	$307.27
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	36	36	$394.67	$158.08
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	28	24	$185.00	$37.47
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	27	16	$2129.63	$224.54
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	26	24	$154.00	$30.92
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	24	24	$158.00	$25.00
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	23	21	$173.00	$37.09
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	20	20	$174.00	$31.69
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	19	19	$274.11	$160.62
72146 Mri scan of middle spinal canal	18	18	$1604.00	$98.84
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	18	18	$1604.00	$118.77
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	17	15	$2401.00	$349.73
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	16	16	$6158.00	$615.14
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	15	13	$123.00	$35.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$110.00	$54.24
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	13	13	$10675.00	$1489.25
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	13	13	$1604.00	$135.10
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	12	11	$8165.00	$1198.87
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	12	12	$1604.00	$135.15
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	12	12	$10229.00	$1385.24
22513 Treatment of broken middle spine bone with placement of stabilizing device using imaging guidance	11	11	$9784.00	$4806.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,096	101	$4.90	$1.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	362	270	$200.57	$119.19
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	338	28	$75.79	$21.88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	192	192	$193.31	$104.19
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	134	128	$172.08	$36.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	123	111	$140.56	$83.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	78	$217.87	$65.54
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	88	82	$1580.25	$118.22
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	43	37	$181.88	$37.72
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	37	36	$181.11	$34.75
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	29	28	$155.10	$26.01
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	27	26	$361.63	$163.03
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	25	24	$172.16	$30.29
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	22	17	$2467.45	$350.49
22514 Injection of bone cement into body of lower spine bone accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	20	15	$9656.40	$435.85
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	19	19	$8312.68	$705.88
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	19	17	$149.79	$24.24
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	18	18	$1580.78	$117.58
72146 Mri scan of middle spinal canal	15	14	$1576.13	$101.88
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$273.71	$156.10
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	14	13	$214.86	$91.14
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	13	12	$165.92	$33.42
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	13	12	$121.77	$34.28
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	12	12	$1604.00	$134.44
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	11	11	$4798.00	$674.07
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	11	11	$10229.00	$1432.12
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	11	11	$7895.27	$1177.99
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	11	11	$4906.91	$1127.64

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,388	116	$4.00	$1.13
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	385	34	$65.83	$20.85
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	258	214	$177.53	$117.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	177	177	$174.27	$102.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	158	141	$124.26	$82.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	130	105	$194.46	$65.11
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	88	86	$1395.00	$119.94
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	86	84	$152.00	$36.89
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	45	38	$159.00	$36.49
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	35	34	$161.00	$35.99
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	33	33	$292.82	$177.86
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	21	18	$151.00	$30.93
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	18	14	$2088.00	$379.65
22513 Treatment of broken middle spine bone with placement of stabilizing device using imaging guidance	18	15	$8508.00	$470.34
22514 Injection of bone cement into body of lower spine bone accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	17	16	$8508.00	$436.23
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	17	17	$5355.00	$639.73
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	16	16	$1395.00	$115.46
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	16	16	$190.00	$95.61
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	14	$1395.00	$130.73
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	15	13	$7959.00	$681.88
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	15	13	$134.00	$30.13
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	13	11	$166.00	$48.10
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	13	13	$9283.00	$1503.95
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	12	12	$8895.00	$1362.95
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	12	12	$4172.00	$636.48
72146 Mri scan of middle spinal canal	12	12	$1395.00	$115.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,112	109	$4.00	$1.26
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	471	39	$66.00	$24.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	321	261	$177.00	$122.92
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	169	169	$174.33	$105.07
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	127	123	$1395.00	$130.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	116	98	$127.72	$86.14
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	105	99	$152.00	$36.13
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	103	90	$177.09	$63.50
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	75	42	$794.60	$115.95
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	54	15	$54.00	$21.08
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	37	27	$161.00	$34.61
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	36	33	$159.00	$37.83
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	33	11	$64.00	$27.22
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	25	25	$346.00	$192.00
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	25	25	$1395.00	$117.21
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	23	23	$169.83	$94.57
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	21	20	$96.00	$53.54
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	20	19	$151.00	$32.15
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	19	19	$1395.00	$142.69
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	18	12	$2088.00	$342.56
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$248.00	$160.33
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	16	14	$134.00	$32.03
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	16	15	$1395.00	$147.10
72146 Mri scan of middle spinal canal	16	13	$1395.00	$113.91
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	13	13	$137.00	$26.06
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	11	11	$7959.00	$681.33
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	11	11	$150.00	$42.21

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	744	81	$4.00	$1.45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	335	254	$177.21	$103.22
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	330	27	$65.60	$25.07
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	163	71	$773.25	$115.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	153	131	$127.67	$70.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	149	149	$173.50	$100.88
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	137	129	$1395.00	$133.28
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	114	100	$152.00	$35.50
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	76	69	$170.53	$60.02
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	42	42	$338.17	$197.23
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	30	29	$151.00	$30.95
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	24	17	$2000.00	$241.17
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	23	21	$161.00	$34.60
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	23	23	$137.00	$26.66
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	23	23	$159.00	$36.70
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	22	22	$6880.14	$758.14
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	22	20	$1395.00	$129.27
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$248.00	$151.74
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	21	21	$7959.00	$733.07
72146 Mri scan of middle spinal canal	20	19	$1395.00	$115.98
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	20	19	$150.00	$42.31
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	20	20	$4424.00	$1172.35
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	19	19	$8895.00	$1491.50
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	18	18	$5355.00	$678.54
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	17	11	$134.00	$30.09
22514 Injection of bone cement into body of lower spine bone accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	17	15	$8508.00	$6240.56
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	17	$96.00	$43.13
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	15	14	$1395.00	$153.98
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	15	13	$882.00	$170.96
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	15	14	$118.00	$22.66
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	15	15	$1395.00	$149.48
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	15	14	$161.00	$82.19
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	14	11	$99.00	$36.40
22513 Treatment of broken middle spine bone with placement of stabilizing device using imaging guidance	13	13	$8508.00	$6281.98
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	13	12	$141.00	$28.93
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	12	12	$8881.00	$1025.18
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	11	11	$4172.00	$710.66
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments	11	11	$5131.00	$711.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,048	106	$4.00	$1.58
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	366	279	$176.99	$101.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	195	171	$126.31	$69.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	194	194	$173.98	$101.26
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	173	73	$756.27	$112.49
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	137	132	$1395.00	$132.63
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	127	124	$152.00	$33.69
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	90	80	$177.78	$58.09
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	35	34	$137.00	$30.85
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	35	35	$254.60	$148.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	31	$96.00	$41.65
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	30	30	$324.77	$192.68
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	29	23	$887.07	$88.62
72146 Mri scan of middle spinal canal	29	24	$1395.00	$135.60
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	28	26	$161.00	$31.76
22514 Injection of bone cement into body of lower spine bone accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	25	23	$8508.00	$6434.75
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	25	17	$134.00	$28.42
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	25	23	$7959.00	$687.05
22513 Treatment of broken middle spine bone with placement of stabilizing device using imaging guidance	24	18	$8508.00	$6455.14
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	23	19	$157.57	$26.69
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	21	20	$159.00	$34.82
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	19	18	$150.00	$32.52
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	19	19	$1395.00	$152.61
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	18	18	$1395.00	$116.49
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	18	17	$8895.00	$1465.67
20551 Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle	17	16	$166.00	$48.18
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	17	16	$2580.00	$193.77
27093 Injection of dye for X-ray imaging of hip joint	17	15	$821.47	$69.38
64721 Release and/or relocation of hand nerve	16	11	$2088.00	$389.53
22514 Injection of bone cement into body of lower spine bone accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	14	13	$8508.00	$455.30
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	12	11	$857.50	$165.36
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	12	12	$1395.00	$152.59
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$99.00	$32.11

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,012	104	$4.03	$1.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	327	252	$123.93	$101.21
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	238	207	$98.19	$66.98
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	200	200	$141.40	$100.30
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	141	134	$1395.00	$135.88
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	125	52	$745.28	$111.95
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	109	105	$152.00	$32.11
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	99	90	$143.68	$58.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	59	59	$183.00	$148.30
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	51	51	$137.00	$29.43
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	50	42	$161.00	$29.28
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	36	24	$1944.44	$220.06
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	32	32	$205.28	$188.23
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	31	22	$134.00	$27.44
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	28	26	$150.00	$30.46
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	28	28	$159.00	$32.21
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	25	25	$79.00	$39.37
27093 Injection of dye for X-ray imaging of hip joint	24	16	$438.71	$70.83
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	24	23	$7952.04	$832.50
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	24	23	$151.00	$27.20
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	22	20	$1019.64	$98.28
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	21	21	$5355.00	$657.20
22612 Fusion of spine in lower back	20	20	$8895.00	$1396.99
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	20	20	$7959.00	$822.28
22840 Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck	19	19	$4128.00	$673.81
22513 Treatment of broken middle spine bone with placement of stabilizing device using imaging guidance	19	17	$7957.89	$6620.78
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	18	17	$1395.00	$147.00
22514 Injection of bone cement into body of lower spine bone accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	17	14	$7560.00	$6589.93
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	16	16	$1395.00	$133.98
22513 Treatment of broken middle spine bone with placement of stabilizing device using imaging guidance	16	15	$7560.00	$468.71
22558 Fusion of spine bones with removal of disc at lower spinal column, anterior approach	16	16	$8881.00	$701.36
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	15	14	$1395.00	$150.53
72146 Mri scan of middle spinal canal	15	15	$1395.00	$138.49
22514 Injection of bone cement into body of lower spine bone accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	14	13	$7560.00	$450.18
27245 Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant	13	13	$4589.85	$1119.73
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	13	13	$9006.00	$1462.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,472	137	$4.00	$1.79
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	328	262	$123.69	$100.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	284	221	$97.36	$67.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	238	238	$140.61	$99.91
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level	214	88	$809.84	$116.06
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	155	146	$1395.00	$131.84
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	150	124	$152.00	$32.21
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	139	121	$149.84	$61.63
72170 X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views	78	77	$137.00	$29.44
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	76	76	$179.34	$154.16
72040 X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views	64	49	$161.00	$29.19
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views	42	27	$134.00	$28.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	37	$79.00	$40.49
27096 Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance	34	26	$927.79	$93.43
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	30	29	$159.00	$33.05
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion	27	16	$1975.11	$239.96
63030 Partial removal of bone with release of spinal cord or spinal nerves of 1 interspace in lower spine	26	24	$6834.12	$798.70
22514 Injection of bone cement into body of lower spine bone accessed through the skin using imaging guidance	24	23	$7560.00	$6579.45
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	23	16	$150.00	$33.59
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	23	22	$1395.00	$146.77
72141 MRI scan of upper spinal canal	22	22	$1395.00	$130.80
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	22	20	$151.00	$26.04
72146 Mri scan of middle spinal canal	21	19	$1395.00	$137.34
22513 Treatment of broken middle spine bone with placement of stabilizing device using imaging guidance	20	18	$7560.00	$6617.42
72020 X-ray of spine, 1 view	18	18	$118.00	$20.29
22845 Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments	18	18	$5355.00	$673.62
27093 Injection of dye for X-ray imaging of hip joint	15	13	$309.13	$69.46
63047 Partial removal of middle spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves	14	13	$7959.00	$743.84
73565 X-ray of both knees while standing	14	14	$134.00	$32.96
22515 Treatment of broken spine bone with stabilizing device, each additional segment	13	12	$4600.00	$4013.79
22551 Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc	12	12	$9006.00	$1570.45
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	11	11	$222.64	$192.75
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$187.00	$129.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License IN 01073002A

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NC 2011-01956

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

NC1543 (SC)

Medicaid State Provider ID

5920121 (NC)

Medicaid State Provider ID

201184700 (IN)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Norris And Love Orthopaedic And Sports Pc

1900 Saint Charles St, Jasper, IN 475469145

Phone: 8126341211

Deaconess Specialty Physicians, Inc

1900 Saint Charles St, Jasper, IN 475469145

Phone: 8126341211

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

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Internal Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. David Bell , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1457321762

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Layn Knies

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1558759357

Peggy Wood , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1568769719

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Dr. Bilal Ahmed , MD

Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry

NPI 1679571871

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jarred Lampert , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1790073336

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active December 27, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 27, 2013

Registered at 709 W 9TH ST, JASPER, IN 475462609 (Tel: 8129966500)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 27, 2013

Registered at PO BOX 1028, JASPER, IN 475471028 (Tel: 8129966500)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 27, 2013

Recorded as BRIAN BLESSINGER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 27, 2013

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #01073002A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 05, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1851557235

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 05, 2008

Last Update: December 27, 2013

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 1028

Jasper, IN 475471028

Phone: 8129966500

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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