EDWARD CONRAD BLASKO MD
NPI 1245204379
Surgery in Wadesboro, NC

Active since February 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
2301 US HIGHWAY 74 W, WADESBORO, NC 28170(704) 994-4900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 15, 2024, May 4, 2023, Mar 9, 2023 and 53 more (56 updates tracked since 2018).

About Edward Conrad Blasko Md NPPES

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

EDWARD CONRAD BLASKO MD (NPI 1245204379) is an individual surgery provider in Wadesboro, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (31247) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Atrium Health Anson, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245204379
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameEDWARD CONRAD BLASKOCredential: MD
Location Address2301 US HIGHWAY 74 WWadesboro, NC 28170-7554
Mailing AddressPo Box 19305Charlotte, NC 28219-9305
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSJefferson Medical College Of Thomas Jefferson UniversityGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateFebruary 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 202456 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1245204379 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 31247
Definition
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.
2301 US HIGHWAY 74 W, Wadesboro, NC 28170

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11550 Faulk StMonroe, NC 28112-5086 · Phone (704) 289-3024
Location 21100 Healing Way, Ste 11AMatthews, NC 28104-5159 · Phone (980) 993-1745

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Edward Conrad Blasko 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 ID3476610551
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090320000239
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Edward Blasko reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
2301 US HIGHWAY 74 W
Wadesboro, NC 28170
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,534 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
269 S MAIN ST
Norwood, NC 28128
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,057 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 2

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
20 services20 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
18 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Atrium Health Anson

Acute Care Hospitals · Wadesboro, NC
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340084
Location2301 Us Highway 74 WestWadesboro, NC 28170 · Anson County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28170 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

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.

95.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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

Physician Assistant
2301 US HIGHWAY 74 W
WADESBORO, NC 28170
Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)
2301 US HIGHWAY 74 W
WADESBORO, NC 28170
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2301 US HIGHWAY 74 W
WADESBORO, NC 28170
General Practice
2301 US HIGHWAY 74 W
WADESBORO, NC 28170
Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)
2301 US HIGHWAY 74 W
WADESBORO, NC 28170
General Acute Care Hospital
2301 US HIGHWAY 74 W
WADESBORO, NC 28170
General Practice
2301 US HIGHWAY 74 W
WADESBORO, NC 28170
Physician Assistant
2301 US HIGHWAY 74 W
WADESBORO, NC 28170

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 Edward Blasko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Blasko is 1245204379. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 15, 2006.

Where is Edward Blasko located?

Edward Blasko practices at 2301 Us Highway 74 W, Wadesboro, NC 28170. The listed phone number is (704) 994-4900.

What is Edward Blasko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Edward Blasko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Blasko 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 organizations bill Medicare for Edward Blasko's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Edward Blasko reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (Wadesboro, NC) and Carolinas Physicians Network Inc (Norwood, NC). Each 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 Edward Blasko's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Edward Blasko accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and 3 other insurers list Edward Blasko 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 Edward Blasko affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edward Blasko is affiliated with Atrium Health Anson.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Blasko was last updated on July 15, 2024. 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.