CORY F BLACKWELL CRNA
NPI 1689640518
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Chattanooga, TN

Active since February 28, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404(423) 698-3309(423) 624-6355 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 13, 2026, Apr 9, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Cory F Blackwell Crna NPPES

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

CORY F BLACKWELL CRNA (NPI 1689640518) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, licensed in Georgia (RN111991) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. He is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689640518
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCORY F BLACKWELLCredential: CRNA
Location Address2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402Chattanooga, TN 37404-3239
Mailing AddressPo Box 73709Newnan, GA 30271-3709 · (770) 251-2060
Fax(423) 624-6355
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1689640518 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 GA · RN111991✔ Licensed in TN · RN103349✔ Licensed in TN · APN09974
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.
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, Chattanooga, TN 37404

Other Identifiers 2

Other4059111TN · Bcbs
Medicaid3626058TN

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Cory F Blackwell Crna 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 ID8426068388
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060424000139

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Cory Blackwell reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
80 NEWNAN STATION DR, SUITE A
Newnan, GA 30265
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 729 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
330 ALCOVY ST
Monroe, GA 30655
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 22 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1199 PRINCE AVE
Athens, GA 30606
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 91 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
508 ASHBROOK CT
Athens, GA 30605
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110074
Location1199 Prince AvenueAthens, GA 30606 · Clarke County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37404 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Anesthesiology
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2341 MCCALLIE AVE, SUITE 402
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

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 Cory Blackwell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cory Blackwell is 1689640518. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2006.

Where is Cory Blackwell located?

Cory Blackwell practices at 2341 Mccallie Ave Suite 402, Chattanooga, TN 37404. The listed phone number is (423) 698-3309.

What is Cory Blackwell's specialty?

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

Is Cory Blackwell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cory Blackwell 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Cory Blackwell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cory Blackwell reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Sentry Anesthesia Management, LLC (Newnan, GA), Walton Anesthesia Associates, PC (Monroe, GA), Medical Center Anesthesiology Of Athens (Athens, GA) and Jnc Anesthesia, LLC (Athens, GA). 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 Cory Blackwell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Cory Blackwell affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cory Blackwell is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cory Blackwell 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 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.