MR. DAVID A BLAKER CRNA
NPI 1770720716
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Saint Joseph, MO

Active since January 13, 2009Accepts Medicare Assignment
76.92/100
CMS Quality Rating
5325 FARAON ST, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506(816) 271-6350(816) 271-6753 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 13, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Mr. David A Blaker Crna NPPES

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

MR. DAVID A BLAKER CRNA (NPI 1770720716) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Saint Joseph, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2008021277) and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. He is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770720716
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. DAVID A BLAKERCredential: CRNA
Location Address5325 FARAON STSaint Joseph, MO 64506-3488
Mailing Address5325 Faraon StSaint Joseph, MO 64506-3488 · (816) 271-6350 · Fax (816) 271-6753
Fax(816) 271-6753
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJanuary 13, 2009
✔ NPI 1770720716 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2008021277
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 2008021277 (MO)
5325 FARAON ST, Saint Joseph, MO 64506

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

Mr. David A Blaker 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 ID9032273354
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090202000414

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

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

General Practice
5325 FARAON ST
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 471 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
2016 S MAIN ST
Maryville, MO 64468
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 341 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 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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
29 services29 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy 01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
15 services15 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.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Joseph, MO
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260006
Location5325 Faraon StreetSaint Joseph, MO 64506 · Buchanan County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64506 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
$121.96 typical visit price
range $52.28 – $161.24
Typical copayment $30.49 (range $13.07 – $40.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$65.71 typical visit price
range $16.30 – $131.05
Typical copayment $16.42 (range $4.07 – $32.76)
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.

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.

76.92/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality66.53
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.53

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.

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
5325 FARAON ST
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Internal Medicine
5325 FARAON ST
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5325 FARAON ST
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Emergency Medicine
5325 FARAON ST
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
5325 FARAON ST
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Hospitalist
5325 FARAON ST, MS 1020 DIVISION OF GENERAL AND GERIATRIC MEDICINE UNIV
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Anesthesiology
5325 FARAON ST
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5325 FARAON ST
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506

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 David Blaker's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Blaker is 1770720716. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 13, 2009.

Where is David Blaker located?

David Blaker practices at 5325 Faraon St, Saint Joseph, MO 64506. The listed phone number is (816) 271-6350.

What is David Blaker's specialty?

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

Is David Blaker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Blaker 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 David Blaker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Blaker reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Heartland Regional Medical Center (Saint Joseph, MO) and Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville (Maryville, MO). 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 David Blaker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does David Blaker accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City list David Blaker 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 David Blaker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Blaker is affiliated with Mosaic Life Care At St Joseph.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Blaker was last updated on January 13, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.