DR. JAMES STEVEN BLAKE DO
NPI 1720176381
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Pine Bluff, AR

Q: What is James Blake's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Blake is 1720176381. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2006.

Q: What is James Blake's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Blake was last updated on January 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.

Active since October 10, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1801 W 40TH AVE STE 7B, PINE BLUFF, AR 71603(870) 541-7201(870) 541-7202 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 20, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

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About Dr. James Steven Blake Do NPPES

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

DR. JAMES STEVEN BLAKE DO (NPI 1720176381) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-19961) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720176381

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X

Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES STEVEN BLAKECredential: DO

Location Address1801 W 40TH AVE STE 7BPine Bluff, AR 71603-6964

Mailing Address1801 W 40th Ave Ste 7bPine Bluff, AR 71603-6964 · (870) 541-7201 · Fax (870) 541-7202

Phone(870) 541-7201

Fax(870) 541-7202

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSPhiladelphia College Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 1989

Enumeration DateOctober 10, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 20, 2026

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 20, 2026

✔ NPI 1720176381 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0100X

License✔ Licensed in AR · E-19961

Definition

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License OS007404E (PA)

1801 W 40TH AVE STE 7B, Pine Bluff, AR 71603

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Other Identifiers 10

Other2309047000PA · Personal Choice

Other1037069PA · Kmhp

Other163083PA · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Other2309047000PA · Khpe

Other01461503PA · Americhoice

Medicaid1468415PA

Other16956PA · Health Partners

Other1777074PA · United

Other2126753PA · Aetna

Other2363719001PA · Cigna

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Health Advantage, Octave.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. James Steven Blake Do 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 ID1254350473

PECOS Enrollment IDI20251121003741

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

Medicare enrollment records show James Blake reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Jefferson Hospital Association, Inc

Same address

Family Medicine

1801 W 40TH AVE STE 6A
Pine Bluff, AR 71603

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
106 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1497102040 (870) 541-9373

Blake Gastroenterology Associates, LLC

1,012 mi

Gastroenterology

6827-31 GERMANTOWN AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19119

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment

NPI 1386729705 (215) 849-4902

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71603 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

$119.36 typical visit price

range $51.36 – $157.74

Typical copayment $29.84 (range $12.84 – $39.43)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$91.63 typical visit price

range $16.16 – $128.77

Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)

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 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MICHAEL J. SUTHERLAND, MD, PA

Surgery

1801 W 40TH AVE STE 7B
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603

Jefferson County (870) 535-2716

DR. MEER AKBAR ALI M.D.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

1801 W 40TH AVE STE 7B
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603

Jefferson County (870) 541-7201

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 James Blake's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Blake is 1720176381. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 10, 2006.

Where is James Blake located?

James Blake practices at 1801 W 40th Ave Ste 7B, Pine Bluff, AR 71603. The listed phone number is (870) 541-7201.

What is James Blake's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is James Blake enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Blake 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 James Blake's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), James Blake reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Jefferson Hospital Association, Inc (Pine Bluff, AR) and Blake Gastroenterology Associates, LLC (Philadelphia, PA). 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 James Blake's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does James Blake accept?

Health plans from Health Advantage and Octave list James Blake 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Blake was last updated on January 20, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.