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CAREN J BLACKER MBCHB
NPI 1871857458
Psychiatry & Neurology - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in Minneapolis, MN

Active since June 28, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454(612) 273-8700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Caren J Blacker Mbchb NPPES

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

CAREN J BLACKER MBCHB (NPI 1871857458) is an individual child & adolescent psychiatry provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (57977) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with M Health Fairview University Of Mn, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871857458
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0804X
Provider Legal NameCAREN J BLACKERCredential: MBCHB
Location Address2450 RIVERSIDE AVEMinneapolis, MN 55454-1450
Mailing Address2450 Riverside Ave, 2a WestMinneapolis, MN 55454-1450
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 10, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 10, 2026
NPI 1871857458 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Child & Adolescent PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0804X
License Licensed in MN · 57977
Definition
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0800X · License 57977 (MN)
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE, Minneapolis, MN 55454

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

Caren J Blacker Mbchb 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 ID9032355854
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140729002799
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

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.

Therapy using electrical currents 90870
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98 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

M Health Fairview University Of Mn

Acute Care Hospitals · Minneapolis, MN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number240080
Location2450 Riverside AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55454 · Hennepin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost84.72

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.

Rehabilitation Practitioner
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Pediatrics
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Dietitian, Registered
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Internal Medicine
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Physician Assistant
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2450 RIVERSIDE AVE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454

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 Caren Blacker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caren Blacker is 1871857458. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2012.

Where is Caren Blacker located?

Caren Blacker practices at 2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454. The listed phone number is (612) 273-8700.

What is Caren Blacker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0804X.

Is Caren Blacker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caren Blacker 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 Caren Blacker accept?

Health plans from Sanford Health Plan list Caren Blacker 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 Caren Blacker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Caren Blacker is affiliated with M Health Fairview University Of Mn.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Caren Blacker was last updated on July 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 39 days 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.