DR. LEE ESTES BLANTON JR. MD
NPI 1417262957
Orthopaedic Surgery in Riverside, CA

Q: What is Lee Blanton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lee Blanton is 1417262957. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2010.

Q: What is Lee Blanton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lee Blanton was last updated on February 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.

Active since August 09, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

6405 DAY ST, RIVERSIDE, CA 92507(951) 697-5600(951) 697-5475 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 3, 2026, Apr 10, 2025, Jan 17, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Lee Estes Blanton Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. LEE ESTES BLANTON JR. MD (NPI 1417262957) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Riverside, California, licensed in California (A121150) and active in the NPI registry since August 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, Geffen School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417262957

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207X00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. LEE ESTES BLANTON JR.Credential: MD

Location Address6405 DAY STRiverside, CA 92507-0901

Mailing Address6405 Day StRiverside, CA 92507-0901 · (951) 697-5600 · Fax (951) 697-5475

Phone(951) 697-5600

Fax(951) 697-5475

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, Geffen School Of MedicineGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 3, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 3, 2026

✔ NPI 1417262957 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207X00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A121150

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.

6405 DAY ST, Riverside, CA 92507

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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. Lee Estes Blanton Jr. 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 ID1355646373

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180116001580

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 8

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.

Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg J7318

Hyaluronan or derivative, Durolane, is a treatment injected directly into the joint to relieve pain and improve mobility. It's often used for arthritis in the knee. The substance works by supplementing your body's natural joint fluid to help lubricate and cushion the joint.

3,180 services38 patients

Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg J7325

Synvisc or Synvisc-One is a treatment involving an injection of a substance called hyaluronan into your joints. This substance, naturally found in the body, helps lubricate and cushion your joints, reducing pain and improving mobility. It's often used for arthritis patients.

1,536 services17 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

207 services121 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

126 services56 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

92 services92 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

27 services24 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92507 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

$91.88 typical visit price

range $59.60 – $179.42

Typical copayment $22.97 (range $14.90 – $44.85)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$74.08 typical visit price

range $19.37 – $146.42

Typical copayment $18.52 (range $4.84 – $36.60)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Clinical Information Reconciliation

For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.

13%847 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Generated Health Data

Patient-generated health data or data from a non-clinical setting is incorporated into the certified EHR technology for at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.

4%786 patients

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…

99%786 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…

93%786 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Request/Accept Summary of Care

95%684 patients4/55-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 certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…

41%786 patients3/55-star benchmark: 75%

Send a Summary of Care

For at least one transition of care or referral, the MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care provider-(1) creates a summary of care record using certified EHR technology; and (2)…

83%108 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

View, Download and Transmit (VDT)

During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.

35%786 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Shoulder orthosis, acromio/clavicular (canvas and webbing type), prefabricated, off-the-shelf L3670

DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$105.56 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.

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