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DR. BENJAMIN B BLACKMON JR. MD
NPI 1851480396
Anesthesiology in Columbia, SC

Active since October 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
109 BLARNEY DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29223(803) 865-8200(803) 419-7910 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Benjamin B Blackmon Jr. Md NPPES

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

DR. BENJAMIN B BLACKMON JR. MD (NPI 1851480396) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (10460) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851480396
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. BENJAMIN B BLACKMON JR.Credential: MD
Location Address109 BLARNEY DRColumbia, SC 29223-6244
Mailing Address1117 Glenwood CtColumbia, SC 29204-3361 · (803) 467-4171
Phone(803) 865-8200
Fax(803) 419-7910
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 31, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 31, 2025
✔ NPI 1851480396 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 10460
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License 10460 (SC)
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 10460 (SC)
109 BLARNEY DR, Columbia, SC 29223
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Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid104602SC
Other4129447SC · Aetna
Other104602SC · Select Health
Other77778SC · Medcost
Other050028865SC · Rr Medicare
Other2000024SC · Ccp

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina.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. Benjamin B Blackmon Jr. 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 ID8022203751
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101108001156
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Benjamin Blackmon reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Kershaw Anesthesia, LLC
24 mi
Anesthesiology
1315 ROBERTS ST
Camden, SC 29020
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 52 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073986048 (803) 310-6282
Musc Community Physicians
54 mi
Internal Medicine
506 NORTH ST
Bamberg, SC 29003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841878006 (803) 245-6290
Beach Anesthesia, LLC
124 mi
Anesthesiology
1021 MEDICAL CIRCLE, SUITE 100
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 272 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215061429 (843) 692-1062
Concordia Anesthesiology, Inc
198 mi
Anesthesiology
183 MYSTIC PLACE NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 73 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619296464 (404) 478-8785
Medstream Anesthesia PLLC
912 mi
Anesthesiology
2221 LAKESIDE BLVD STE 600
Richardson, TX 75082
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 553 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649616160 (828) 210-9386

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 6

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 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.
680 services531 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on nose and sinuses 00160
Anesthesia for procedures on the nose and sinuses involves administering medication to block sensation, ensuring comfort during the procedure. It can be local (numbing a specific area) or general (you're asleep). This helps prevent pain and discomfort during the procedure.
35 services35 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin, muscles, or nerves of head, neck, and upper back 00300
Anesthesia for procedures on skin, muscles, or nerves of the head, neck, and upper back involves using medication to numb the area or make you unconscious during the procedure. This ensures you don't feel pain or discomfort. It's safe and monitored by professionals.
24 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
22 services19 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on neck area (1 year or older) 00320
Anesthesia for a procedure on the neck area is a medical service provided to ensure you remain comfortable and pain-free during the operation. It involves administering medication to numb the neck region or to induce sleep. The method chosen depends on the specific procedure and your overall health.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on external middle and inner ear 00120
Anesthesia for procedures on the external, middle, and inner ear is a medical service that numbs your ear area before a procedure. This prevents discomfort or pain during the operation. It's administered by a healthcare professional trained in anesthesia.
12 services12 patients

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
100%106 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
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 3

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

PALMETTO SURGERY CENTER LLC
Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)
109 BLARNEY DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29223
Richland County (803) 865-8200
KELLY SUE GARITY CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
109 BLARNEY DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29223
Richland County (803) 865-8200
PALMETTO ANESTHESIOLOGY CONSULTANTS, LLC
Specialist
109 BLARNEY DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29223
Richland County (803) 587-4714

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 Blackmon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benjamin Blackmon is 1851480396. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2006.

Where is Benjamin Blackmon located?

Benjamin Blackmon practices at 109 Blarney Dr, Columbia, SC 29223. The listed phone number is (803) 865-8200.

What is Benjamin Blackmon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Benjamin Blackmon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benjamin Blackmon 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 Benjamin Blackmon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benjamin Blackmon reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Kershaw Anesthesia, LLC (Camden, SC), Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, SC), Beach Anesthesia, LLC (Myrtle Beach, SC), Concordia Anesthesiology, Inc (Atlanta, GA) and Medstream Anesthesia PLLC (Richardson, 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 Benjamin Blackmon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Benjamin Blackmon accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina list Benjamin Blackmon 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 Benjamin Blackmon was last updated on January 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.