CHRISTOPHER MARK BLAIS MD
NPI 1861480915
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in New Orleans, LA

Active since October 12, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Christopher Mark Blais Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER MARK BLAIS MD (NPI 1861480915) is an individual infectious disease provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (022209) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861480915
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER MARK BLAISCredential: MD
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAYNew Orleans, LA 70121
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HighwayNew Orleans, LA 70121 · (504) 842-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateOctober 12, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 2023
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2023
NPI 1861480915 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License Licensed in LA · 022209
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License L022209 (LA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207RH0002X · License 022209 (LA)
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY, New Orleans, LA 70121

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid03421744MS
Medicaid1483133LA
Medicaid1949001LA

Accepted Insurance

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

Christopher Mark Blais 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 ID3577603117
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100216000224
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 2

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
109 services57 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
81 services76 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70121 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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 20

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

Emergency Medicine
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Transplant Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY, SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE 10TH FLOOR WEST TOWER
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Transplant Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Anesthesiology
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

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 Christopher Blais's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Blais is 1861480915. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 12, 2005.

Where is Christopher Blais located?

Christopher Blais practices at 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-4000.

What is Christopher Blais's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Christopher Blais enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Blais 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.

What insurance does Christopher Blais accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Christopher Blais 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 Christopher Blais affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Blais is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Blais was last updated on August 15, 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.