DR. LORNE HOWAR BLACKBOURNE MD
NPI 1710977525
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Round Rock, TX

Active since October 24, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2300 ROUND ROCK AVE STE 201, ROUND ROCK, TX 78681(512) 341-6612 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Jun 30, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Lorne Howar Blackbourne Md NPPES

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

DR. LORNE HOWAR BLACKBOURNE MD (NPI 1710977525) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Round Rock, Texas, licensed in Texas (P9808) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Conroe, and is a graduate of University Of Virginia School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710977525
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. LORNE HOWAR BLACKBOURNECredential: MD
Location Address2300 ROUND ROCK AVE STE 201Round Rock, TX 78681-4026
Mailing Address2300 Round Rock Ave Ste 201Round Rock, TX 78681-4026 · (512) 341-6612
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Virginia School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1710977525 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · P9808✔ Licensed in VA · 0101049352
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
2300 ROUND ROCK AVE STE 201, Round Rock, TX 78681

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Lorne Howar Blackbourne 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 ID4082937834
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150413000769
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Lorne Blackbourne reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Orthopaedic Surgery
98 SAN JACINTO BLVD, SUITE 1800
Austin, TX 78701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
508 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD STE 200
Conroe, TX 77304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
Surgical Critical Care
22999 HWY 59 N
Kingwood, TX 77339
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 99 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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
34 services14 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
31 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hca Houston Healthcare Conroe

Acute Care Hospitals · Conroe, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450222
Location504 Medical Center BlvdConroe, TX 77304 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Huntsville Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Huntsville, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450347
Location110 Memorial Hospital DriveHuntsville, TX 77340 · Walker County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 Lorne Blackbourne's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lorne Blackbourne is 1710977525. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2005.

Where is Lorne Blackbourne located?

Lorne Blackbourne practices at 2300 Round Rock Ave Ste 201, Round Rock, TX 78681. The listed phone number is (512) 341-6612.

What is Lorne Blackbourne's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Lorne Blackbourne enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lorne Blackbourne 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 Lorne Blackbourne's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Lorne Blackbourne reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: St. David's Ortho, Neuro And Rehab, PLLC (Austin, TX), Conroe Montgomery Physicians Group, PLLC (Conroe, TX) and Urgent Specialty Associates Of Texas, PLLC (Kingwood, TX). 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 Lorne Blackbourne's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Lorne Blackbourne accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Lorne Blackbourne 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 Lorne Blackbourne affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lorne Blackbourne is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Conroe and Huntsville Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lorne Blackbourne was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.