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AARON KRISTOFFER BLAKENEY MEDICAL DOCTOR
NPI 1225456288
Hospitalist in Chattanooga, TN

Active since April 06, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
94.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
2525 DESALES AVENUE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 495-2525(423) 495-2625 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jul 29, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Aaron Kristoffer Blakeney Medical Doctor NPPES

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

AARON KRISTOFFER BLAKENEY MEDICAL DOCTOR (NPI 1225456288) is an individual hospitalist provider in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (55431) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225456288
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameAARON KRISTOFFER BLAKENEYCredential: MEDICAL DOCTOR
Location Address2525 DESALES AVENUEChattanooga, TN 37404
Mailing Address1949 Gunbarrel Road, Suite 230Chattanooga, TN 37421 · (423) 495-4620 · Fax (423) 495-4934
Phone(423) 495-2525
Fax(423) 495-2625
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1225456288 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 55431
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 55431 (TN)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2525 DESALES AVENUE, Chattanooga, TN 37404
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Aaron Kristoffer Blakeney Medical Doctor 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 ID5395964217
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170915001675
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 Aaron Blakeney reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc
3.3 mi
Internal Medicine
5600 BRAINERD RD, SUITE 500
Chattanooga, TN 37411
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 570 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922053545 (423) 495-6870

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
312 services309 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
300 services259 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.
86 services55 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
17 services17 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.
14 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Healthcare System, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Chattanooga, TN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440091
Location2525 Desales AveChattanooga, TN 37404 · Hamilton County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37404 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

94.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality89.41
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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
6 suppliers45 claims45 services$13.89 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
6 suppliers61 claims61 services$73.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$34.64 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 20

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

SHERRY L. SEXTON FNP
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 697-0014
EUN KYUNG LEE M.D.
Internal Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 495-2620
JONATHAN B. REINSCHMIDT MD
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 697-0014
ERIC D SCHUBERT MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2525 DESALES AVENUE, PATHOLOGY LABORATORY
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 495-8703
FORREST A. KING FNP
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 697-0014
ROBERT L. MCVIE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 697-0014
JOHN T BICKEL MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
2525 DESALES AVENUE, PATHOLOGY LABORATORY
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 495-8703
DR. JESSICA A. WHITTLE MD
Emergency Medicine
2525 DESALES AVENUE
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Hamilton County (423) 697-0014

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 Aaron Blakeney's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aaron Blakeney is 1225456288. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2014.

Where is Aaron Blakeney located?

Aaron Blakeney practices at 2525 Desales Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 495-2525.

What is Aaron Blakeney's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Aaron Blakeney enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aaron Blakeney 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Aaron Blakeney's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Aaron Blakeney reassigns Medicare benefits to Memorial Health Partners Foundation, Inc (Chattanooga, TN). 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 Aaron Blakeney's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Aaron Blakeney accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Aaron Blakeney 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 Aaron Blakeney affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Aaron Blakeney is affiliated with Memorial Healthcare System, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aaron Blakeney was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.