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ROBERT BRICE BLANKENSHIP M.D.
NPI 1629049523
Emergency Medicine in Tacoma, WA

Active since January 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, TACOMA, WA 98431(253) 968-1250 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Robert Brice Blankenship M.d. NPPES

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

ROBERT BRICE BLANKENSHIP M.D. (NPI 1629049523) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Ohio (35-076045) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Health-anderson Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629049523
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT BRICE BLANKENSHIPCredential: M.D.
Location AddressMADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINETacoma, WA 98431-0001
Mailing Address17818 92nd Ave EPuyallup, WA 98375-6268 · (253) 968-1250
Phone(253) 968-1250
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Cincinnati College Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1629049523 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35-076045
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Tacoma, WA 98431
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare.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

Robert Brice Blankenship 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 ID446321640
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150827002366
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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
158 services157 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
48 services48 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
24 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cincinnati, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360001
Location7500 State RoadCincinnati, OH 45255 · Hamilton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Batavia, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number360236
Location3000 Hospital DriveBatavia, OH 45103 · Clermont County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98431 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

DR. MELODIE M ICASIANO MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, BLDG 9040 FITZSIMMONS DR.
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-1740
BRADLEY EUGENE FOSTER LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 9040 JACKSON AVE, ATTN: MCLN-CLQ-C
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 348-5465
ROBERT BANDA ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 9040 JACKSON AVE, ATTN: MCHJ-CLQ-C
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (757) 358-2356
DR. GREGORY MICHAEL JOHNSTON M.D.
General Practice
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-1390
MS. LAURA LOUISE WARD R.PH.
Pharmacist
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 9040A FITZSIMMONS AVE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-1941
MR. JASON EDWARD MYERS L.M.H.C.
Counselor (Mental Health)
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-5140
JASON DOYLE RUNDELL PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 9040 JACKSON AVENUE
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-1250
DR. STEPHEN MICHAEL YOEST M.D.
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, ATTN: MCHJ-R
TACOMA, WA 98431
Pierce County (253) 968-5604

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 Robert Blankenship's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Blankenship is 1629049523. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2006.

Where is Robert Blankenship located?

Robert Blankenship practices at Madigan Army Medical Center Department Of Emergency Medicine, Tacoma, WA 98431. The listed phone number is (253) 968-1250.

What is Robert Blankenship's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Robert Blankenship enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Robert Blankenship 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 Robert Blankenship accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Robert Blankenship 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 Robert Blankenship affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Robert Blankenship is affiliated with Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital and Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Blankenship was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 days 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.