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MR. BENJAMIN PATRICK BLANKS MPAS, PA-C
NPI 1821178666
Physician Assistant in Virginia Beach, VA

Active since October 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.36/100
CMS Quality Rating
1975 GLENN MITCHELL DR STE 200, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456(757) 321-3300(757) 321-3330 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Mr. Benjamin Patrick Blanks Mpas, Pa-c NPPES

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

MR. BENJAMIN PATRICK BLANKS MPAS, PA-C (NPI 1821178666) is an individual physician assistant in Virginia Beach, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0110008229) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Macon.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821178666
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. BENJAMIN PATRICK BLANKSCredential: MPAS, PA-C
Location Address1975 GLENN MITCHELL DR STE 200Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0167
Mailing Address230 Clearfield Ave Ste 124Virginia Beach, VA 23462-1832 · (757) 321-3300 · Fax (757) 321-3332
Phone(757) 321-3300
Fax(757) 321-3330
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 21, 2023
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 21, 2023
✔ NPI 1821178666 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0110008229
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1975 GLENN MITCHELL DR STE 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13708 Northside DrMacon, GA 31210-2404 · Phone (478) 745-4206 · Fax (478) 254-5413

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mr. Benjamin Patrick Blanks Mpas, Pa-c 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 ID42431207
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211210001399
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 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.

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610
This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.
75 services36 patients
Hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose J7323
Hyaluronan or Euflexxa is a substance similar to a natural substance in your joints. It's injected into the joint space to treat pain from osteoarthritis, especially in the knee. It helps to lubricate the joint, reducing pain and improving mobility.
67 services23 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.
37 services30 patients
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg J0702
This injection contains two medications, betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. It is used to reduce inflammation and pain. It's given by a healthcare professional, often directly into the area causing discomfort.
30 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Virginia Beach, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490057
Location1060 First Colonial RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23454 · Virginia Beach City County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23456 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
$86.88 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.72 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.08 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $17.52 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

76.36/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality67.16
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.07

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,207 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
95%138 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
34%180 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%96 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
28%935 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
52%742 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 181 patients
90%181 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
91%935 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
2%935 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
32%935 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

KYLE VALENTINE
Physician Assistant
1975 GLENN MITCHELL DR STE 200
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456
Virginia Beach City (757) 321-3300
MRS. ASHLEY MARIE BRAWFORD SUTTMILLER ATC
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
1975 GLENN MITCHELL DR STE 200
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456
Virginia Beach City (757) 368-3284
DR. BLAKE E MOORE MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
1975 GLENN MITCHELL DR STE 200
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456
Virginia Beach City (757) 321-3300
MS. MEGAN K MIKOVITS DPT
Physical Therapist
1975 GLENN MITCHELL DR STE 200
VA BEACH, VA 23456
Virginia Beach City (757) 321-3300
NANCY BETH OWENS NP
Nurse Practitioner
1975 GLENN MITCHELL DR STE 200
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456
Virginia Beach City (757) 321-3300
NIMA REZAIE M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Sports Medicine)
1975 GLENN MITCHELL DR STE 200
VA BEACH, VA 23456
Virginia Beach City (757) 321-3300
DR. WILLIAM ABBOTT BYRD M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
1975 GLENN MITCHELL DR STE 200
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456
Virginia Beach City (757) 321-3300
MELYSSA A HENSLER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1975 GLENN MITCHELL DR STE 200
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456
Virginia Beach City (757) 321-3300

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 Benjamin Blanks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Blanks is 1821178666. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 16, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Blanks located?

Benjamin Blanks practices at 1975 Glenn Mitchell Dr Ste 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. The listed phone number is (757) 321-3300.

What is Benjamin Blanks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Benjamin Blanks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Blanks 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 Benjamin Blanks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benjamin Blanks is affiliated with Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benjamin Blanks was last updated on September 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.