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SARA AMEND BLANKENSHIP
NPI 1811518780
Nurse Practitioner in Shreveport, LA

Active since May 02, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1811 E BERT KOUN LOOP STE 400, SHREVEPORT, LA 71105(318) 212-3810(318) 212-3815 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 18, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 18, 2021, Dec 29, 2020, Nov 3, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Sara Amend Blankenship NPPES

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

SARA AMEND BLANKENSHIP (NPI 1811518780) is an individual nurse practitioner in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (213810) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-bossier Health System, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811518780
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363L00000X
Provider Legal NameSARA AMEND BLANKENSHIP
Location Address1811 E BERT KOUN LOOP STE 400Shreveport, LA 71105-5764
Mailing Address1811 E Bert Koun Loop Ste 400Shreveport, LA 71105-5764 · (318) 212-3810 · Fax (318) 212-3815
Phone(318) 212-3810
Fax(318) 212-3815
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJune 18, 20214 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 24, 2021
✔ NPI 1811518780 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363L00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 213810
Definition
(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN134042 (LA)
1811 E BERT KOUN LOOP STE 400, Shreveport, LA 71105
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.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

Sara Amend Blankenship 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 ID5294144432
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210429001413
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Sara Blankenship reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Wk Pierremont Family Physicians
1.3 mi
Family Medicine
8001 YOUREE DR, SUITE 540
Shreveport, LA 71115
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497876189 (318) 212-3793

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 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
88 services51 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
15 services12 patients
Administration of influenza virus vaccine G0008
The administration of the influenza virus vaccine, also known as the flu shot, is a simple procedure to protect against the flu. A healthcare provider injects a small dose of the vaccine into your arm. This stimulates your immune system to produce antibodies, which will help your body fight off the flu if exposed.
15 services15 patients
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 90662
The Influenza Vaccine Split Virus, preservative-free, is a flu shot to protect against the influenza virus. It is made from parts of inactivated flu viruses and doesn't contain preservatives, reducing potential side effects. It helps your body develop immunity to the flu.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190041
Location1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71105 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71105 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$39.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Sara Blankenship's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Blankenship is 1811518780. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2020.

Where is Sara Blankenship located?

Sara Blankenship practices at 1811 E Bert Koun Loop Ste 400, Shreveport, LA 71105. The listed phone number is (318) 212-3810.

What is Sara Blankenship's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner with taxonomy code 363L00000X.

Is Sara Blankenship enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara Blankenship 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 organization bills Medicare for Sara Blankenship's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sara Blankenship reassigns Medicare benefits to Wk Pierremont Family Physicians (Shreveport, LA). The 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 Sara Blankenship's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sara Blankenship accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Sara Blankenship 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 Sara Blankenship affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Blankenship is affiliated with Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System and Willis Knighton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Blankenship was last updated on June 18, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.