JOHN NIKLAS BLIXT MD
NPI 1114213204
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Kalamazoo, MI

Q: What is John Blixt's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Blixt is 1114213204. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2011.

Q: What is John Blixt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Blixt was last updated on August 20, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since June 27, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

84.88/100

CMS Quality Rating

535 S BURDICK ST STE 160, KALAMAZOO, MI 49007(269) 388-5864 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 20, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 20, 2020, Aug 3, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About John Niklas Blixt Md NPPES

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

JOHN NIKLAS BLIXT MD (NPI 1114213204) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Kalamazoo, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4301098800) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114213204

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X

Provider Legal NameJOHN NIKLAS BLIXTCredential: MD

Location Address535 S BURDICK ST STE 160Kalamazoo, MI 49007-6113

Mailing Address1447 N Harrison StSaginaw, MI 48602-4727 · (989) 583-4220 · Fax (989) 583-4287

Phone(269) 388-5864

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateJune 27, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 20, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 20, 2020

✔ NPI 1114213204 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RP1001X

License✔ Licensed in MI · 4301098800

Definition

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 4301098800 (MI)

535 S BURDICK ST STE 160, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1601 John St Ste M-510Kalamazoo, MI 49007-5341 · Phone (269) 341-7762

Location 2700 Cooper AveSaginaw, MI 48602 · Phone (989) 583-4220 · Fax (989) 583-4287

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

John Niklas Blixt Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2668641218

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110816000451

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 15

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.

152 services147 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.

151 services146 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.

129 services127 patients

Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729

67 services66 patients

Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726

64 services63 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

61 services36 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

57 services31 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

This test, known as spirometry, assesses how well your lungs work. It measures how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale and how quickly you can exhale. It's non-invasive and helps diagnose conditions like asthma or COPD.

43 services40 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060

41 services41 patients

Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume 94010

34 services33 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

33 services29 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

29 services29 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

27 services24 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

27 services27 patients

Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 31624

This is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope is inserted through your mouth into the lungs. A small amount of saline is then introduced to wash the airways. The fluid, along with cells from the lung, is suctioned back for analysis.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kalamazoo, MI

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number230017

Location601 John StreetKalamazoo, MI 49007 · Kalamazoo County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Bronson South Haven Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · South Haven, MI

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number230085

Location955 S Bailey AveSouth Haven, MI 49090 · Van Buren County

Emergency services

Bronson Lakeview Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Paw Paw, MI

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number231332

Location408 Hazen StreetPaw Paw, MI 49079 · Van Buren County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49007 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

$126.15 typical visit price

range $54.34 – $166.68

Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.67)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.44 typical visit price

range $17.09 – $135.40

Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.88/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

81.29

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

68.32

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers48 claims48 services$16.66 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers51 claims51 services$89.29 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$38.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Revefenacin inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, 1 microgram J7677

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

2 suppliers13 claims68,250 services$0.15 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

3 suppliers19 claims19 services$26.05 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

LISA C BURY FNP

Nurse Practitioner

535 S BURDICK ST STE 160
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007

Kalamazoo County (269) 388-5864

ZACHARY BAUER DO

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

535 S BURDICK ST STE 160
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007

Kalamazoo County (269) 388-5464

MARTINA KERSCHEN NP-C

Nurse Practitioner

535 S BURDICK ST STE 160
KALAMAZOO, MI 49007

Kalamazoo County (269) 388-5864

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 John Blixt's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Blixt is 1114213204. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2011.

Where is John Blixt located?

John Blixt practices at 535 S Burdick St Ste 160, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. The listed phone number is (269) 388-5864.

What is John Blixt's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is John Blixt enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. John Blixt is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does John Blixt accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Priority Health list John Blixt as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is John Blixt affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, John Blixt is affiliated with Bronson Methodist Hospital, Bronson South Haven Hospital and Bronson Lakeview Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Blixt was last updated on August 20, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.