KENNETH ROLAND BLANTON PA
NPI 1639194715
Physician Assistant in Wilmington, NC

Active since July 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2131 S 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 667-2606(910) 815-5698 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 18, 2025, Jul 16, 2024, May 27, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Kenneth Roland Blanton Pa NPPES

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

KENNETH ROLAND BLANTON PA (NPI 1639194715) is an individual physician assistant in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (100409) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639194715
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH ROLAND BLANTONCredential: PA
Location Address2131 S 17TH STWilmington, NC 28401-7407
Mailing AddressPo Box 936857Atlanta, GA 31193-6857
Fax(910) 815-5698
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJuly 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1639194715 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 100409
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
2131 S 17TH ST, Wilmington, NC 28401

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11912 Tradd CtWilmington, NC 28401-6637 · Phone (910) 251-3766 · Fax (910) 251-3760
Location 22153 Valleygate Dr Ste 101Fayetteville, NC 28304-3667 · Phone (910) 672-0350

Accepted 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

Kenneth Roland Blanton Pa 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 ID9133229693
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070712000537
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

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilmington, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340141
Location2131 S 17th St Box 9000Wilmington, NC 28402 · New Hanover County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28401 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$17.53 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$91.03 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Rehabilitation Hospital
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Family Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Practitioner
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

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 Kenneth Blanton's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Blanton is 1639194715. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 12, 2006.

Where is Kenneth Blanton located?

Kenneth Blanton practices at 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 667-2606.

What is Kenneth Blanton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Kenneth Blanton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Blanton 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 Kenneth Blanton accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Kenneth Blanton 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 Kenneth Blanton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Blanton is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Blanton was last updated on June 18, 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.