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ROBERT BLANKENSHIP MD
NPI 1023043577
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Tulsa, OK

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1923 S UTICA AVE, TULSA, OK 74104(918) 712-3366(918) 403-6343 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 7, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Robert Blankenship Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ROBERT BLANKENSHIP MD (NPI 1023043577) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Tulsa, Oklahoma, licensed in Oklahoma (12857) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023043577
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT BLANKENSHIPCredential: MD
Location Address1923 S UTICA AVETulsa, OK 74104-6520
Mailing Address1923 S Utica AveTulsa, OK 74104-6520 · (918) 712-3366 · Fax (918) 403-6343
Phone(918) 712-3366
Fax(918) 403-6343
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 7, 2018
✔ NPI 1023043577 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in OK · 12857
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1923 S UTICA AVE, Tulsa, OK 74104
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid100184350AOK
OtherP00324056OK · Rr Medicare

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Robert Blankenship Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Robert Blankenship reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

St. John Physicians, Inc.
Same address
Internal Medicine
1923 S UTICA AVE, DAVIS TOWER 200
Tulsa, OK 74104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oklahoma enrollment
  • 820 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1336194406 (918) 744-2345

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 74104 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$162.61 typical visit price
range $53.00 – $162.61
Typical copayment $40.65 (range $13.25 – $40.65)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.48 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $132.40
Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.17 – $33.10)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

AALOK DEEP BISHWAS MD
Internal Medicine
1923 S UTICA AVE
TULSA, OK 74104
Tulsa County (845) 420-0558
WILLIAM FREDERICK FITTER M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1923 S UTICA AVE
TULSA, OK 74104
Tulsa County (918) 744-2553
ST JOHN URGENT CARE CLINICS INC
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
1923 S UTICA AVE, DAVIS TOWER 200
TULSA, OK 74104
Tulsa County (918) 744-2345
MEGGIE FINLEY PHARMD
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1923 S UTICA AVE
TULSA, OK 74104
Tulsa County (918) 102-0057
STEPHANIE CAY HOLT M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1923 S UTICA AVE
TULSA, OK 74104
Tulsa County (918) 744-2553
CHRISTOPHER THOMAS WARD CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1923 S UTICA AVE
TULSA, OK 74104
Tulsa County (918) 744-2362
LINDSEY WEDLAKE APRN
Nurse Practitioner
1923 S UTICA AVE
TULSA, OK 74104
Tulsa County (918) 744-3131
DR. JACK BRYON TEST JR. MD
Internal Medicine
1923 S UTICA AVE
TULSA, OK 74104
Tulsa County (918) 748-7585

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Robert Blankenship's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Blankenship is 1023043577. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Robert Blankenship located?

Robert Blankenship practices at 1923 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104. The listed phone number is (918) 712-3366.

What is Robert Blankenship's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Robert Blankenship enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Blankenship is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Robert Blankenship's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Robert Blankenship reassigns Medicare benefits to St. John Physicians, Inc. (Tulsa, OK). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Robert Blankenship's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Blankenship was last updated on March 7, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.