DR. BENJAMIN BLAYLOCK CRNA
NPI 1154708170
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Polk City, IA

Active since April 28, 2015Accepts Medicare Assignment
1901 MEADOW LARK DR, POLK CITY, IA 50226(515) 494-9935 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 12, 2023, Apr 6, 2021, Mar 31, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Benjamin Blaylock Crna NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN BLAYLOCK CRNA (NPI 1154708170) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Polk City, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (D124963) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is affiliated with Mercyone Newton Medical Center, maintains a secondary practice location in West Des Moines, and is a graduate of University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154708170
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN BLAYLOCKCredential: CRNA
Location Address1901 MEADOW LARK DRPolk City, IA 50226-1283
Mailing Address1901 Meadow Lark DrPolk City, IA 50226 · (515) 494-9935
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateApril 28, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 20235 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2023
NPI 1154708170 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License Licensed in IA · D124963
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1901 MEADOW LARK DR, Polk City, IA 50226

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11455 29th StWest Des Moines, IA 50266-1302 · Phone (515) 988-1564

Accepted 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

Dr. Benjamin Blaylock Crna 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 ID6709156565
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170727000192

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
62 services56 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mercyone Newton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Newton, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160032
Location204 N 4th Ave ENewton, IA 50208 · Jasper County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Van Diest Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Webster City, IA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number161361
Location2350 Hospital DriveWebster City, IA 50595 · Hamilton County
Emergency services

Hansen Family Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Iowa Falls, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161380
Location920 South Oak StreetIowa Falls, IA 50126 · Hardin County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50226 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.36 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $16.59 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

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 Benjamin Blaylock's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Blaylock is 1154708170. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 28, 2015.

Where is Benjamin Blaylock located?

Benjamin Blaylock practices at 1901 Meadow Lark Dr, Polk City, IA 50226. The listed phone number is (515) 494-9935.

What is Benjamin Blaylock's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Benjamin Blaylock enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Blaylock 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 Benjamin Blaylock accept?

Health plans from Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Benjamin Blaylock 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 Benjamin Blaylock affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Blaylock is affiliated with Mercyone Newton Medical Center, Van Diest Medical Center and Hansen Family Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Blaylock was last updated on December 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.