RICHARD J BLINKHORN M.D.
NPI 1568575827
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Phoenix, AZ

Q: What is Richard Blinkhorn's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Blinkhorn is 1568575827. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 17, 2006.

Q: What is Richard Blinkhorn's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Blinkhorn was last updated on February 22, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.

Active since August 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2927 N 7TH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85013(602) 406-3540(602) 406-7186 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 22, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Richard J Blinkhorn M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD J BLINKHORN M.D. (NPI 1568575827) is an individual infectious disease provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (33148) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Metrohealth System, and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568575827

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X

Provider Legal NameRICHARD J BLINKHORNCredential: M.D.

Location Address2927 N 7TH AVEPhoenix, AZ 85013-4102

Mailing Address3200 N Central Ave, 9th FloorPhoenix, AZ 85012-2425 · (602) 406-3729 · Fax (602) 798-9412

Phone(602) 406-3540

Fax(602) 406-7186

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982

Enumeration DateAugust 17, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 22, 2008

✔ NPI 1568575827 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RI0200X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 33148

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.

2927 N 7TH AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85013

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPIND98052

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified101088AZ · Medicare #

Medicaid882929AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, MedMutual and more.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

Richard J Blinkhorn 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 ID4688626286

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190520002928

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 3

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.

67 services27 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.

19 services19 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Metrohealth System

Acute Care Hospitals · Cleveland, OH

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number360059

Location2500 Metrohealth DriveCleveland, OH 44109 · Cuyahoga County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85013 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

$127.71 typical visit price

range $55.44 – $168.60

Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$98.00 typical visit price

range $17.72 – $137.41

Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)

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 20

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

MICHAEL DEVIN TAYLOR D.O.

Family Medicine

2927 N 7TH AVE, PEPPERTREE - FAMILY MEDICINE #3
PHOENIX, AZ 85013

Maricopa County (602) 406-3153

JOHN LACSON

Family Medicine