DR. BLAKE EVERETT VEST MD
NPI 1891311403
Dermatology - Dermatopathology in San Diego, CA

Active since June 19, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6605 NANCY RIDGE DR # 200, SAN DIEGO, CA 92121(858) 750-2983 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 10, 2025, Jul 9, 2024, Mar 14, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Blake Everett Vest Md NPPES

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

DR. BLAKE EVERETT VEST MD (NPI 1891311403) is an individual dermatopathology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in Texas (U8602) and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891311403
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ND0900X
Provider Legal NameDR. BLAKE EVERETT VESTCredential: MD
Location Address6605 NANCY RIDGE DR # 200San Diego, CA 92121-2253
Mailing Address6605 Nancy Ridge Dr # 200San Diego, CA 92121-2253 · (858) 750-2983
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern Illinois University School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJune 19, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2025
NPI 1891311403 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyDermatology · DermatopathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ND0900X
License Licensed in TX · U8602
Definition
A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.
Also ListedDermatologyTaxonomy 207N00000X · License U8602 (TX)
6605 NANCY RIDGE DR # 200, San Diego, CA 92121

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

Dr. Blake Everett Vest 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 ID8022433960
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250924004094, I20250925004023
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 3

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.

Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
59 services11 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.
20 services20 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92121 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

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 Blake Vest's NPI number?

The NPI number for Blake Vest is 1891311403. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2020.

Where is Blake Vest located?

Blake Vest practices at 6605 Nancy Ridge Dr # 200, San Diego, CA 92121. The listed phone number is (858) 750-2983.

What is Blake Vest's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology, specializing in Dermatopathology, with taxonomy code 207ND0900X.

Is Blake Vest enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Blake Vest 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 Blake Vest accept?

Health plans from Community Health Choice, Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Blake Vest 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 Blake Vest was last updated on July 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.