DR. WILLIAM F BLANKENSHIP M.D.
NPI 1285626960
Orthopaedic Surgery in Little Rock, AR
Active since August 18, 2005
About Dr. William F Blankenship M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. WILLIAM F BLANKENSHIP M.D. (NPI 1285626960) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Little Rock, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (C3255) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1285626960
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM F BLANKENSHIPCredential: M.D.
Location Address10301 KANIS RDLittle Rock, AR 72205-6205
Mailing Address10301 Kanis RdLittle Rock, AR 72205-6205 · (501) 604-6900 · Fax (501) 604-6944
Phone(501) 604-6900
Fax(501) 604-6944
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateAugust 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 2008
✔ NPI 1285626960 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · C3255
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
10301 KANIS RD, Little Rock, AR 72205
Other Identifiers 2
Medicare UPIND84072AR
Medicare NSC0465700001AR
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%823 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
62%123 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
60%114 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%261 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
69%638 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
66%123 patients3/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
84%423 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 97% · 242 patients
Patients tobacco: 18% · 34 patients
83%242 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
63%638 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
5%638 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 123 patients
0%123 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
28%638 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
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.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
10301 KANIS RD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205
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 William Blankenship's NPI number?
The NPI number for William Blankenship is 1285626960. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 18, 2005.
Where is William Blankenship located?
William Blankenship practices at 10301 Kanis Rd, Little Rock, AR 72205. The listed phone number is (501) 604-6900.
What is William Blankenship's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for William Blankenship was last updated on February 27, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.
# Dr. William F Blankenship, M.D. · NPI 1285626960
Orthopaedic Surgery physician in Little Rock, Arkansas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since August 18, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1285626960 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** August 18, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Orthopaedic Surgery · taxonomy 207X00000X
- **State license:** C3255 (Arkansas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 10301 KANIS RD, Little Rock, AR 72205-6205
- **Phone:** (501) 604-6900 · **Fax:** (501) 604-6944
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** February 27, 2008
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare UPIN D84072 (AR); Medicare NSC 0465700001 (AR)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1285626960) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.