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CHRISTOPHER THOMAS BLANFORD M.D.
NPI 1306286950
Family Medicine in Princeton, IL

Active since June 27, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
535 PARK AVE E, PRINCETON, IL 61356(815) 875-4531(815) 876-2118 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2020, Nov 19, 2019, Oct 18, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Christopher Thomas Blanford M.d. NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER THOMAS BLANFORD M.D. (NPI 1306286950) is an individual family medicine provider in Princeton, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036139239) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306286950
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER THOMAS BLANFORDCredential: M.D.
Location Address535 PARK AVE EPrinceton, IL 61356-2537
Mailing Address530 Park Ave E, Medical Staff ServicesPrinceton, IL 61356-3903 · (815) 876-2293 · Fax (815) 872-6006
Phone(815) 875-4531
Fax(815) 876-2118
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 27, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2020
✔ NPI 1306286950 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036139239
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
535 PARK AVE E, Princeton, IL 61356
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid036139239IL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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

Christopher Thomas Blanford M.d. 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 ID4587898101
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161017000523
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

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.

Residence visit for established patient with straightforward medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 99347
An established patient home visit is a service where a healthcare professional visits your home for a 15-minute check-up. It's designed for patients who have previously seen the professional. The visit may include basic health assessments and discussions about your ongoing care.
91 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Saint Francis Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Peoria, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140067
Location530 NE Glen Oak AvePeoria, IL 61637 · Peoria County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Osf Saint Elizabeth Mdl Ctr

Acute Care Hospitals · Ottawa, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140110
Location1100 E Norris DriveOttawa, IL 61350 · La Salle County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Osf Saint Paul Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Mendota, IL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number141310
Location1401 E 12th StreetMendota, IL 61342 · La Salle County
Emergency services

Osf Saint Luke Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Kewanee, IL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number141325
Location1051 West South StreetKewanee, IL 61443 · Henry County
Emergency services

Osf Saint Clare Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Princeton, IL
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number141337
Location530 Park Avenue EastPrinceton, IL 61356 · Bureau County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 61356 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.25 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $24.31 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 17

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
5 suppliers76 claims150 services$5.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
3 suppliers33 claims33 services$0.82 avg. paid by Medicare
Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers27 claims27 services$45.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each A7030
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
5 suppliers21 claims21 services$110.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each A7031
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
4 suppliers19 claims45 services$44.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$65.13 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 14

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

JESSICA TORRES MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
535 PARK AVE E
PRINCETON, IL 61356
Bureau County (815) 875-4531
ARIEL E SWANSON LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
535 PARK AVE E
PRINCETON, IL 61356
Bureau County (815) 875-4531
ABBY RUTH VLADIKA APN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
535 PARK AVE E
PRINCETON, IL 61356
Bureau County (815) 875-4531
VENKATA C JAMPALA MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
535 PARK AVE E
PRINCETON, IL 61356
Bureau County (815) 875-4531
AHLYSSA PINTER LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
535 PARK AVE E
PRINCETON, IL 61356
Bureau County (815) 875-4531
CAROL A DEBRUHL APN, FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
535 PARK AVE E
PRINCETON, IL 61356
Bureau County (815) 875-4531
OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
535 PARK AVE E
PRINCETON, IL 61356
Bureau County (815) 875-4531
ANNA M FREEMAN APN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
535 PARK AVE E
PRINCETON, IL 61356
Bureau County (815) 875-4531

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 Christopher Blanford's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Blanford is 1306286950. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 27, 2013.

Where is Christopher Blanford located?

Christopher Blanford practices at 535 Park Ave E, Princeton, IL 61356. The listed phone number is (815) 875-4531.

What is Christopher Blanford's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Christopher Blanford enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Blanford 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 Christopher Blanford accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Christopher Blanford 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 Christopher Blanford affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Blanford is affiliated with Saint Francis Medical Center, Osf Saint Elizabeth Mdl Ctr, Osf Saint Paul Medical Center, Osf Saint Luke Medical Center and Osf Saint Clare Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Blanford was last updated on October 13, 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.