TONY BLUE MD
NPI 1972557007
Hospitalist in Wilmington, NC

Active since May 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2131 S 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 667-7000(910) 815-5698 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 27, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 27, 2021, Mar 29, 2021, Feb 11, 2021 and 38 more (41 updates tracked since 2016).

About Tony Blue Md NPPES

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

TONY BLUE MD (NPI 1972557007) is an individual hospitalist provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9700478) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972557007
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameTONY BLUECredential: MD
Location Address2131 S 17TH STWilmington, NC 28401-7407
Mailing AddressPo Box 936857Atlanta, GA 31193-6857
Fax(910) 815-5698
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 27, 202141 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 27, 2021
NPI 1972557007 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in NC · 9700478
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
2131 S 17TH ST, Wilmington, NC 28401

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

Tony Blue 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 ID1759384571
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060817000264
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 5

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 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
735 services221 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
164 services114 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.
122 services121 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
96 services96 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilmington, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340141
Location2131 S 17th St Box 9000Wilmington, NC 28402 · New Hanover County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Supply, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number340158
Location1 Medical Center Dr PO Box 139Supply, NC 28462 · Brunswick County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28401 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers28 claims28 services$103.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$38.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Hospital
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Family Medicine
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Hospitalist
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
Nurse Practitioner
2131 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401

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 Tony Blue's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tony Blue is 1972557007. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2006.

Where is Tony Blue located?

Tony Blue practices at 2131 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 667-7000.

What is Tony Blue's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Tony Blue enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tony Blue 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 Tony Blue accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Tony Blue 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 Tony Blue affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tony Blue is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tony Blue was last updated on May 27, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.