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Active NPI 1497717060 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles Leonard Blankenship , MD

Surgery • Texarkana, TX

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Blankenship, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Surgery in Texarkana, TX. Practice services are available at 5002 COWHORN CREEK RD under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

5002 Cowhorn Creek Rd

Texarkana, TX 755039766

Telephone 9036143000
Fax 9036143525
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Texarkana, TX

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 34.6 Yrs
State Avg: 25.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in Texarkana, TX (2342 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
77.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2017)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
97597 Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less
137 51 $145.00 $21.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
98 46 $132.00 $46.29
11042 Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less
83 31 $318.00 $53.90
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
71 40 $84.00 $23.29
11043 Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less
28 16 $663.50 $137.79
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
22 22 $210.00 $68.53

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License TX E6241

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License AR E7324

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 29, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 29, 2015

Registered at 5002 COWHORN CREEK RD, TEXARKANA, TX 755039766 (Tel: 9036143000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 29, 2015

Registered at 5002 COWHORN CREEK RD, TEXARKANA, TX 755039766 (Tel: 9036143000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 29, 2015

Recorded as CHARLES BLANKENSHIP, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 29, 2015

Surgery (License #E6241 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 06, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497717060
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 06, 2006
Last Update: April 29, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

5002 Cowhorn Creek Rd

Texarkana, TX 755039766

Phone: 9036143000

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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