DR. KURT BLICKENSTAFF M.D.
NPI 1437212453
Surgery in Ventura, CA

Active since December 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.18/100
CMS Quality Rating
3291 LOMA VISTA RD, VENTURA, CA 93003(805) 641-4431 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Kurt Blickenstaff M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KURT BLICKENSTAFF M.D. (NPI 1437212453) is an individual surgery provider in Ventura, California, licensed in California (G57756) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Utah School Of Medicine (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437212453
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KURT BLICKENSTAFFCredential: M.D.
Location Address3291 LOMA VISTA RDVentura, CA 93003-3099
Mailing Address3291 Loma Vista RdVentura, CA 93003-3099 · (805) 641-4431
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2023
NPI 1437212453 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in CA · G57756
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.
3291 LOMA VISTA RD, Ventura, CA 93003

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. Kurt Blickenstaff 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 ID4486788635
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100810000861
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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93003 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
$95.28 typical visit price
range $62.32 – $185.36
Typical copayment $23.82 (range $15.58 – $46.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$77.11 typical visit price
range $20.68 – $151.85
Typical copayment $19.27 (range $5.17 – $37.96)
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.

87.18/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.53

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.

Family Medicine
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Family Medicine
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Family Medicine
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Hospitalist
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003
Occupational Therapist
3291 LOMA VISTA RD, VENTURA COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
VENTURA, CA 93003
Anesthesiology
3291 LOMA VISTA RD
VENTURA, CA 93003

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 Kurt Blickenstaff's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kurt Blickenstaff is 1437212453. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006.

Where is Kurt Blickenstaff located?

Kurt Blickenstaff practices at 3291 Loma Vista Rd, Ventura, CA 93003. The listed phone number is (805) 641-4431.

What is Kurt Blickenstaff's specialty?

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

Is Kurt Blickenstaff enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kurt Blickenstaff 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kurt Blickenstaff was last updated on July 10, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.