DR. JAMES ROBERT BLANKENSHIP D.D.S., P.A.
NPI 1861597437
Dentist - General Practice in Galveston, TX

Active since September 14, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4920 SEAWALL BLVD, GALVESTON, TX 77551(409) 762-4488(409) 621-2196 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. James Robert Blankenship D.d.s., P.a. NPPES

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

DR. JAMES ROBERT BLANKENSHIP D.D.S., P.A. (NPI 1861597437) is an individual general practice provider in Galveston, Texas, licensed in Texas (17268) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861597437
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. JAMES ROBERT BLANKENSHIPCredential: D.D.S., P.A.
Location Address4920 SEAWALL BLVDGalveston, TX 77551-5991
Mailing Address4920 Seawall BlvdGalveston, TX 77551-5991 · (409) 762-4488 · Fax (409) 621-2196
Fax(409) 621-2196
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateSeptember 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1861597437 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License Licensed in TX · 17268
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
4920 SEAWALL BLVD, Galveston, TX 77551

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 (PECOS)

Dr. James Robert Blankenship D.d.s., P.a. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77551 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
$88.24 typical visit price
range $57.19 – $173.07
Typical copayment $22.06 (range $14.29 – $43.26)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$71.32 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.36
Typical copayment $17.83 (range $4.61 – $35.34)
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.

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.

Home Health
4920 SEAWALL BLVD, STE F
GALVESTON, TX 77551
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
4920 SEAWALL BLVD, STE B
GALVESTON, TX 77551
Family Medicine
4920 SEAWALL BLVD, SUITE D
GALVESTON, TX 77551

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 James Blankenship's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Blankenship is 1861597437. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 14, 2006.

Where is James Blankenship located?

James Blankenship practices at 4920 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551. The listed phone number is (409) 762-4488.

What is James Blankenship's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is James Blankenship enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Blankenship is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does James Blankenship accept?

Health plans from Guardian and Humana list James 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Blankenship was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.