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KENNETH BLAINE BLAIR MD
NPI 1700380714
Anesthesiology in Oak Ridge, TN

Active since March 23, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.3/100
CMS Quality Rating
109 W TENNESSEE AVE, OAK RIDGE, TN 37830(865) 294-4792 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 9, 2024, May 18, 2023, Mar 23, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kenneth Blaine Blair Md NPPES

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

KENNETH BLAINE BLAIR MD (NPI 1700380714) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (70993) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center, and is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (2018).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700380714
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameKENNETH BLAINE BLAIRCredential: MD
Location Address109 W TENNESSEE AVEOak Ridge, TN 37830-6502
Mailing Address1 Medical Center BoulevardWinston Salem, NC 27157-0001
Phone(865) 294-4792
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 2018
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 9, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1700380714 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TN · 70993✔ Licensed in NC · 2022-01686
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
109 W TENNESSEE AVE, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Kenneth Blaine Blair Md 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 ID9032469424
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240830000386
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 7

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
33 services33 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
18 services18 patients
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.
16 services16 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
13 services13 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
12 services12 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch 64450
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic agent or steroid into a specific nerve or its branch. The goal is to relieve pain by reducing inflammation and numbing the area. It is commonly used for chronic pain management. The process is safe and usually quick.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Parkwest Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440173
Location9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

98.3/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40

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 Blair's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kenneth Blair is 1700380714. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2018.

Where is Kenneth Blair located?

Kenneth Blair practices at 109 W Tennessee Ave, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. The listed phone number is (865) 294-4792.

What is Kenneth Blair's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Kenneth Blair enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kenneth Blair 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.

Is Kenneth Blair affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kenneth Blair is affiliated with Parkwest Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kenneth Blair was last updated on August 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.