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DR. EDWARD ORVILLE BLEWS III M.D.
NPI 1437337789
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Medford, OR

Active since February 07, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
555 BLACK OAK DR STE 300, MEDFORD, OR 97504(541) 789-4505(541) 789-4502 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2026, Jul 16, 2026, Nov 29, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Edward Orville Blews Iii M.d. NPPES

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

DR. EDWARD ORVILLE BLEWS III M.D. (NPI 1437337789) is an individual infectious disease provider in Medford, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD228637) and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Asante Three Rivers Medical Center, and is a graduate of Loma Linda University School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437337789
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. EDWARD ORVILLE BLEWS IIICredential: M.D.
Location Address555 BLACK OAK DR STE 300Medford, OR 97504-8491
Mailing Address2825 E Barnett RdMedford, OR 97504-8332
Fax(541) 789-4502
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLoma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateFebruary 7, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1437337789 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
Licenses✔ Licensed in OR · MD228637✔ Licensed in CA · A105699
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A105699 (CA), MD228637 (OR)
555 BLACK OAK DR STE 300, Medford, OR 97504

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

Dr. Edward Orville Blews Iii 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 ID1254573611
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130814000435
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 Blews reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
2620 E BARNETT RD, SUITE H
Medford, OR 97504
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon enrollment
  • 353 clinicians in this Medicare group
Health Maintenance Organization
9100 ROSEDALE HWY
Bakersfield, CA 93312
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 5,228 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Asante Three Rivers Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Grants Pass, OR
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number380002
Location500 SW Ramsey AvenueGrants Pass, OR 97527 · Josephine County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Medford, OR
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number380018
Location2825 E Barnett RoadMedford, OR 97504 · Jackson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97504 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
$126.25 typical visit price
range $54.96 – $166.64
Typical copayment $31.56 (range $13.74 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.16 typical visit price
range $17.68 – $136.19
Typical copayment $24.29 (range $4.42 – $34.04)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

Internal Medicine
555 BLACK OAK DR STE 300
MEDFORD, OR 97504
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
555 BLACK OAK DR STE 300
MEDFORD, OR 97504
Nurse Practitioner
555 BLACK OAK DR STE 300
MEDFORD, OR 97504

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 Blews's NPI number?

The NPI number for Edward Blews is 1437337789. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 7, 2008.

Where is Edward Blews located?

Edward Blews practices at 555 Black Oak Dr Ste 300, Medford, OR 97504. The listed phone number is (541) 789-4505.

What is Edward Blews's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Edward Blews enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Edward Blews 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 Blews's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Edward Blews reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Asante Physician Partners (Medford, OR) and Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Bakersfield, CA). 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 Blews's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Edward Blews accept?

Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc., Providence Health Plan and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Edward Blews 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 Blews affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Edward Blews is affiliated with Asante Three Rivers Medical Center and Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Edward Blews was last updated on September 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 45 days 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.