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JOE K BLAIR II CRNA
NPI 1508972852
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in El Paso, TX

Active since August 21, 2006PECOS Enrolled
70.94/100
CMS Quality Rating
308 RESLER RIDGE DR, EL PASO, TX 79912(727) 517-6529 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2025, Apr 18, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Joe K Blair Ii Crna NPPES

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

JOE K BLAIR II CRNA (NPI 1508972852) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (823119) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Landmark Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508972852
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameJOE K BLAIR IICredential: CRNA
Location Address308 RESLER RIDGE DREl Paso, TX 79912
Mailing Address1353 Curlew RdDunedin, FL 34698 · (727) 517-6529
Phone(727) 517-6529
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1508972852 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · 823119✔ Licensed in MD · R158764✔ Licensed in FL · ARNP 9227844✔ Licensed in WV · 102475
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
308 RESLER RIDGE DR, El Paso, TX 79912
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 111116 Medical Campus RdHagerstown, MD 21742-6710 · Phone (301) 790-8000
Location 2150 Memorial DrKingwood, WV 26537-1141 · Phone (304) 329-1400 · Fax (304) 329-1175
Location 3115 Cass AveWoonsocket, RI 02895-4705 · Phone (850) 985-9180 · Fax (765) 588-1485

Other Identifiers 1

OtherG3950FL · Bcbs Of Fl

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc..Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Joe K Blair Ii Crna is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID1355365677
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210831003462, I20250707000137
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Joe Blair reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cumberland Anesthesia Ams LLC
1,149 mi
Anesthesiology
28 N PALAFOX ST
Pensacola, FL 32502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 80 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033531785 (866) 653-2540
Clinical Colleagues LLC
1,369 mi
Anesthesiology
1250 S WASHINGTON ST
Van Wert, OH 45891
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Rhode Island enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992725766 (850) 985-9180
Regional Eye Associates, Inc
1,547 mi
Ophthalmology
402 MEDICAL PARK DR STE 100
Weston, WV 26452
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003446444 (304) 406-6555
Preston Memorial Hospital Corporation
1,593 mi
Critical Access
150 MEMORIAL DR
Kingwood, WV 26537
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • 112 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013950054 (304) 329-1400
Specialty Physicians Of Garrett County, LLC
1,608 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
251 N 4TH ST
Oakland, MD 21550
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 120 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225707532 (301) 533-4000
Potomac Valley Hospital Of W VA , Inc
1,629 mi
Critical Access
100 PIN OAK LN
Keyser, WV 26726
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, West Virginia enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1316054919 (West Virginia)
  • 158 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912979873 (304) 597-3525

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 9

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
36 services36 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
23 services22 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
13 services13 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Landmark Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Woonsocket, RI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number410011
Location115 Cass AvenueWoonsocket, RI 02895 · Providence County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79912 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

70.94/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.4
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities0
Cost76.73

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 Joe Blair's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joe Blair is 1508972852. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2006.

Where is Joe Blair located?

Joe Blair practices at 308 Resler Ridge Dr, El Paso, TX 79912. The listed phone number is (727) 517-6529.

What is Joe Blair's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Joe Blair enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Joe Blair is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Joe Blair's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Joe Blair reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Cumberland Anesthesia Ams LLC (Pensacola, FL), Clinical Colleagues LLC (Van Wert, OH), Regional Eye Associates, Inc (Weston, WV), Preston Memorial Hospital Corporation (Kingwood, WV), Specialty Physicians Of Garrett County, LLC (Oakland, MD) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Joe Blair's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Joe Blair accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CareSource and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Joe Blair 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 Joe Blair affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Joe Blair is affiliated with Landmark Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joe Blair was last updated on June 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.