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WALKER MCRAE BLANDING MD
NPI 1477112407
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Charleston, SC

Active since June 12, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC 333, CHARLESTON, SC 29425(843) 792-6296 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 24, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Walker Mcrae Blanding Md NPPES

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

WALKER MCRAE BLANDING MD (NPI 1477112407) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (82832LL) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477112407
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameWALKER MCRAE BLANDINGCredential: MD
Location Address169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC 333Charleston, SC 29425
Mailing Address171 Ashley Ave Rm 202Charleston, SC 29425-0100 · (843) 792-1414
Phone(843) 792-6296
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 12, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 24, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 24, 2025
✔ NPI 1477112407 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 82832LL✔ Licensed in SC · LL82832
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, Charleston, SC 29425
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Other Identifiers 1

Other82832LLSC · Sc Limited Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Walker Mcrae Blanding 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 ID6002146172
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250409002775
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29425 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
$163.84 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $40.96 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

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.

DR. JAMES HOWARD BENSON III MD
Internal Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-4074
COURTNEY AUGUSTA LUKITSCH MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL, MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-9162
DR. CHARLES SPENCER TEIXEIRA DO
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC 333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2575
CHELSEA WRIGHT-VOID MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-1086
HELEN JENSIE BURTON MD
Internal Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2911
DR. MITCHELL BENTON MD
Internal Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-5386
DR. ALLISON CRECELIUS DO
Emergency Medicine
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (314) 808-5444
RONIT KULKARNI
Surgery
169 ASHLEY AVENUE, ROOM 202 MAIN HOSPITAL MSC333
CHARLESTON, SC 29425
Charleston County (843) 792-2081

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 Walker Blanding's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walker Blanding is 1477112407. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2019.

Where is Walker Blanding located?

Walker Blanding practices at 169 Ashley Avenue Room 202 Main Hospital Msc 333, Charleston, SC 29425. The listed phone number is (843) 792-6296.

What is Walker Blanding's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Walker Blanding enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walker Blanding 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 Walker Blanding accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and UnitedHealthcare list Walker Blanding 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 Walker Blanding affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Walker Blanding is affiliated with Musc Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walker Blanding was last updated on January 24, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.