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DR. KWABENA LARTEY BLANKSON M.D.
NPI 1609943943
Pediatrics in Portsmouth, VA

Active since November 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH: PEDIATRICS DEPT, PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708(757) 953-0167 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Kwabena Lartey Blankson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KWABENA LARTEY BLANKSON M.D. (NPI 1609943943) is an individual pediatrics provider in Portsmouth, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101240291) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609943943
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KWABENA LARTEY BLANKSONCredential: M.D.
Location Address620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH: PEDIATRICS DEPTPortsmouth, VA 23708-2111
Mailing Address620 John Paul Jones Cir, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth: Pediatrics DeptPortsmouth, VA 23708-2111 · (757) 953-0167
Phone(757) 953-0167
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateNovember 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1609943943 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101240291
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedPediatrics · Adolescent MedicineTaxonomy 2080A0000X · License Q4036 (TX)
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR, Portsmouth, VA 23708
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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 (PECOS)

Dr. Kwabena Lartey Blankson M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID3173762788
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260411000193
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23708 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
$86.88 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.72 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

MEREDITH TVERDOSI CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Portsmouth City (757) 953-3238
ERIC FRANCIS SULAVA
Emergency Medicine
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Portsmouth City (757) 953-0669
MRS. TIFFNY KUPER RHH
Dental Hygienist
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Portsmouth City (757) 953-2711
DR. LAKEISHA GOODE PHARMD
Pharmacist
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Portsmouth City (757) 953-7462
JASMINE WOOD MD
Surgery
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Portsmouth City (757) 953-1895
NICHOLAS FANSELOW
General Practice
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Portsmouth City (757) 953-0669
DR. DAVID JESSEN MD
Military Health Care Provider
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Portsmouth City (757) 953-2518
MRS. WILLAR MAE BAUM L.C.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23708
Portsmouth City (757) 953-9767

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 Kwabena Blankson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kwabena Blankson is 1609943943. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 30, 2006.

Where is Kwabena Blankson located?

Kwabena Blankson practices at 620 John Paul Jones Cir Naval Medical Center Portsmouth: Pediatrics Dept, Portsmouth, VA 23708. The listed phone number is (757) 953-0167.

What is Kwabena Blankson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Kwabena Blankson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kwabena Blankson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kwabena Blankson was last updated on April 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.