Active NPI 1831150655 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Darnell E. Blackmon , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Tulsa, OK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Darnell Blackmon, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Tulsa, OK. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine in 1996, Dr. Blackmon delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8660 E 103RD ST.

Dr. Blackmon accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include amnio quad-core, per square centimeter, application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less, removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8660 E 103rd St

Tulsa, OK 741336982

Telephone 9188300059

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Elite Wound Care, Llc Facility NPI 1396487013

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Tulsa, OK

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

30 Yrs +2.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 27.5 Yrs

State Avg: 26.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

54 Specialists

Practicing in Tulsa, OK (328 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

6.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blackmon (30 Years) 30 Yrs

Tulsa Specialty Average (27.5 Years) 27.5 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
Q4294 Amnio quad-core, per square centimeter	1,294	11	$2224.67	$2189.07
15271 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less	204	18	$156.80	$137.31
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	158	24	$123.91	$104.04
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	60	19	$99.58	$88.90
99344 New patient home visit, typically 1 hour	17	17	$210.54	$132.78
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes	16	13	$144.80	$118.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
11045 Removal of skin and tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less	162	16	$96.60	$36.83
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less	139	28	$304.35	$117.57
97598 Removal of tissue from wound, each additional 20.0 sq cm	126	12	$96.14	$41.31
15271 Application of skin substitute graft to wound of trunk, arms, or legs, 25.0 sq cm or less of wound 100.0 sq cm or less	125	19	$365.70	$140.40
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less	87	28	$168.17	$91.68
99344 New patient home visit, typically 1 hour	33	33	$429.25	$136.06
15002 Preparation of graft site at trunk, arms, or legs (first 100 sq cm or 1% body area infants and children)	15	14	$899.75	$317.74
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes	11	11	$198.23	$71.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	176	102	$162.00	$84.91
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	99	59	$72.00	$31.77
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	93	11	$85.00	$22.93
J0702 Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg	46	26	$25.00	$6.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	42	$242.00	$105.53
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	39	28	$98.00	$40.66
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	36	23	$201.89	$69.20
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	31	20	$125.00	$33.78
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	29	$241.00	$117.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	281	21	$85.00	$24.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	209	133	$162.00	$84.99
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	123	16	$98.00	$20.93
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	109	77	$72.00	$30.19
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	99	15	$30.00	$9.47
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	97	15	$74.00	$31.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	74	74	$242.00	$105.23
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	68	48	$98.00	$42.04
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	68	42	$125.00	$33.18
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	47	37	$15.00	$5.57
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	44	36	$175.95	$64.06
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	39	35	$97.00	$51.91
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	22	$241.00	$119.12
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	22	17	$70.00	$31.42
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	20	19	$193.00	$95.98
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	19	15	$89.53	$40.97
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	16	13	$72.00	$43.15
29405 Application of short leg cast	16	13	$185.00	$74.50
72110 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views	13	12	$114.00	$46.51
0232T Harvest and injections of platelet rich plasma using imaging guidance	11	11	$800.00	$112.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	214	128	$162.00	$69.98
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	168	19	$85.00	$24.98
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	103	16	$98.00	$21.74
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	97	18	$30.00	$10.02
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	83	52	$72.00	$26.23
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	81	58	$98.00	$40.31
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	72	14	$74.00	$32.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	62	61	$242.00	$99.71
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	56	40	$15.00	$6.05
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	55	33	$125.00	$30.87
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	47	37	$168.09	$61.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	33	27	$241.00	$102.13
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	27	25	$67.41	$30.51
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	18	16	$97.00	$43.01
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	14	$93.00	$38.84
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	15	14	$193.00	$82.77
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	14	12	$260.00	$90.65
Q4038 Cast supplies, short leg cast, adult (11 years +), fiberglass	13	11	$72.00	$35.98
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	12	12	$403.00	$156.87

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	778	47	$85.00	$24.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	298	182	$162.00	$70.06
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	271	29	$74.00	$31.79
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	241	41	$30.00	$10.15
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	235	38	$98.00	$21.39
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	133	96	$72.00	$28.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	81	$242.00	$101.93
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	70	53	$98.00	$38.25
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	56	45	$123.88	$30.70
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	43	30	$15.00	$6.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	40	37	$241.00	$103.77
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	38	34	$191.26	$63.26
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	31	29	$193.00	$81.35
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	17	16	$70.00	$27.87
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes	17	17	$208.00	$82.52
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$315.00	$133.76
G0506 Comprehensive assessment of and care planning for patients requiring chronic care management services (list separately in addition to primary monthly care management service)	15	15	$150.17	$59.70
G0438 Annual wellness visit; includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), initial visit	14	14	$413.32	$163.91
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope	13	12	$1511.00	$646.88
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	12	12	$84.00	$33.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	376	232	$162.00	$68.49
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	304	34	$85.00	$24.41
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	194	31	$30.00	$10.34
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	169	130	$71.57	$26.04
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	161	28	$98.00	$21.27
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	148	26	$74.00	$31.07
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	98	75	$95.00	$36.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	93	$242.00	$101.67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	71	56	$241.00	$98.75
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	66	48	$15.00	$6.53
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	62	50	$122.98	$27.93
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	60	48	$188.63	$63.92
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	58	16	$85.00	$34.10
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	36	33	$70.00	$27.04
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	21	20	$551.43	$199.94
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	19	19	$90.74	$32.49
20680 Removal of deep implant from bone	19	17	$1384.00	$273.44
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	18	18	$193.00	$79.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	17	17	$372.00	$150.05
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast	16	12	$602.00	$203.21
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	15	15	$750.00	$173.53
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope	14	13	$1511.00	$641.35
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	14	13	$97.00	$41.10
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	13	13	$1542.00	$328.72
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	12	11	$1303.00	$215.20
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	11	11	$2471.00	$983.01
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	11	11	$432.55	$158.20

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes	506	58	$85.00	$25.10
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	385	263	$162.00	$65.29
G0283 Electrical stimulation (unattended), to one or more areas for indication(s) other than wound care, as part of a therapy plan of care	313	51	$29.99	$9.50
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes	182	42	$98.00	$21.36
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	167	126	$71.72	$25.10
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes	154	30	$74.00	$28.82
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	125	102	$241.00	$97.72
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	118	88	$98.00	$33.99
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	99	99	$242.00	$97.68
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views	69	54	$125.36	$27.66
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg	69	56	$15.00	$5.81
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	46	45	$170.74	$58.29
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities	43	15	$85.00	$31.05
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast	41	36	$590.00	$191.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	32	32	$372.00	$149.82
29879 Repair of knee joint using an endoscope	31	30	$1511.00	$612.36
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal	25	25	$560.00	$185.03
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	25	24	$70.00	$25.56
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes	21	21	$193.00	$70.88
20680 Removal of deep implant from bone	20	18	$1384.00	$327.47
29880 Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope	17	17	$1303.00	$140.30
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	15	14	$93.00	$36.42
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes	14	14	$193.00	$74.85
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views	13	13	$84.00	$30.91
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	13	13	$97.00	$39.50
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee	13	13	$3597.51	$1264.81
29881 Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope	11	11	$1250.00	$154.77
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance	11	11	$330.91	$93.91

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-03-18

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License OK 22856

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.

Emergency Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207P00000X

State License OK BB7225988

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

100218010A (OK)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 18, 2024

Emergency Medicine (License #BB7225988 in OK)

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Updated Practice Location October 18, 2023

Registered at 8660 E 103RD ST, TULSA, OK 741336982 (Tel: 9188300059)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 27, 2022

Registered at 8660 E 103RD ST, TULSA, OK 741336982 (Tel: 9189706194)

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NPI Profile Active September 07, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 07, 2007

Registered at 1809 E 13TH ST, SUITE 100, TULSA, OK 741044419 (Tel: 9185826800)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 07, 2007

Registered at 1809 E 13TH ST, SUITE 100, TULSA, OK 741044419 (Tel: 9185826800)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 07, 2007

Recorded as DARNELL BLACKMON, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 07, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #22856 in OK)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 31, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1831150655

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: March 31, 2006

Last Update: March 18, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8660 E 103rd St

Tulsa, OK 741336982

Phone: 9189706194

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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