ELAINE ANNETTE BLOUNT NP
NPI 1437768272
Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology in Meridian, MS

Active since July 28, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
52.37/100
CMS Quality Rating
2124 14TH ST, MERIDIAN, MS 39301(601) 553-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 11, 2025, Mar 28, 2025, Jul 28, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Elaine Annette Blount Np NPPES

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

ELAINE ANNETTE BLOUNT NP (NPI 1437768272) is an individual gerontology provider in Meridian, Mississippi, licensed in Mississippi (904039) and active in the NPI registry since July 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Rush Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Meridian.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437768272
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LG0600X
Provider Legal NameELAINE ANNETTE BLOUNTCredential: NP
Location Address2124 14TH STMeridian, MS 39301-4040
Mailing Address2124 14th StMeridian, MS 39301-4040 · (601) 553-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 5, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1437768272 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · GerontologyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LG0600X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 904039
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Primary CareTaxonomy 363LP2300X · License 904039 (MS)
2124 14TH ST, Meridian, MS 39301

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Elaine Rigdon

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11102 Constitution AveMeridian, MS 39301-4001 · Phone (601) 703-5000 · Fax (601) 703-0124

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

Elaine Annette Blount Np 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 ID3779997606
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210204000052
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Elaine Blount reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Multi-Specialty
2124 14TH ST
Meridian, MS 39301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 173 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2124 14TH ST
Meridian, MS 39301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 88 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2124 14TH ST
Meridian, MS 39301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 50 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
56 services32 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
53 services30 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
26 services26 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Ochsner Rush Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Meridian, MS
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250069
Location1314 19th AveMeridian, MS 39301 · Lauderdale County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Anderson Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Meridian, MS
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number250104
Location2124 14th StreetMeridian, MS 39301 · Lauderdale County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39301 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
$80.50 typical visit price
range $51.65 – $159.18
Typical copayment $20.12 (range $12.91 – $39.79)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$92.20 typical visit price
range $16.15 – $129.61
Typical copayment $23.05 (range $4.03 – $32.40)
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.

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.

52.37/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality31.38
Improvement Activities40
Cost34.97

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.

Registered Nurse (Registered Nurse First Assistant)
2124 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2124 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2124 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2124 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Family Medicine
2124 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2124 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Emergency Medicine
2124 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301
Specialist
2124 14TH ST
MERIDIAN, MS 39301

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 Elaine Blount's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elaine Blount is 1437768272. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2020. The provider is also known as Elaine Rigdon.

Where is Elaine Blount located?

Elaine Blount practices at 2124 14th St, Meridian, MS 39301. The listed phone number is (601) 553-6000.

What is Elaine Blount's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Gerontology, with taxonomy code 363LG0600X.

Is Elaine Blount enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elaine Blount 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 Elaine Blount's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elaine Blount reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Anderson Physician Alliance, Inc. (Meridian, MS), Hospitalist Services Of Meridian PA (Meridian, MS) and Dumont Physician Services LLC (Meridian, MS). 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 Elaine Blount's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elaine Blount accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list Elaine Blount 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 Elaine Blount affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elaine Blount is affiliated with Ochsner Rush Hospital and Anderson Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elaine Blount was last updated on October 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.