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DR. DAVID EMIL BLANKENSHIP II DO
NPI 1982309324
Internal Medicine in Des Moines, IA

Active since April 04, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1111 6TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50314(515) 643-2261(515) 643-5802 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 12, 2023, Apr 4, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. David Emil Blankenship Ii Do NPPES

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

DR. DAVID EMIL BLANKENSHIP II DO (NPI 1982309324) is an individual internal medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (R-12864) and active in the NPI registry since April 2023. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, and is a graduate of Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982309324
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DAVID EMIL BLANKENSHIP IICredential: DO
Location Address1111 6TH AVEDes Moines, IA 50314-2613
Mailing AddressPo Box 1475Des Moines, IA 50305-1475 · (515) 643-2261 · Fax (515) 643-5802
Phone(515) 643-2261
Fax(515) 643-5802
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDes Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health SciencesGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateApril 4, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJune 12, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 12, 2023
✔ NPI 1982309324 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IA · R-12864
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1111 6TH AVE, Des Moines, IA 50314
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. David Emil Blankenship Ii Do 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 ID244698660
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260805002564
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show David Blankenship reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Baptist Health Medical Group Inc
411 mi
Family Medicine
2605 KENTUCKY AVE, SUITE 306
Paducah, KY 42003
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 967 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922401611 (270) 415-7653

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baptist Health Hardin

Acute Care Hospitals · Elizabethtown, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number180012
Location913 North Dixie AvenueElizabethtown, KY 42701 · Hardin County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 50314 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
$122.23 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $30.55 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

MERCY CLINICS, INC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1111 6TH AVE, EAST TOWER SUITE A100
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 358-0011
TODD EBERLE DO
Family Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-8678
JOSEPH JANSKY DO
Family Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 612-9595
MYLES KAWAMURA DO
Emergency Medicine
1111 6TH AVE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 247-3211
DR. CODY BRUNCLIK DO
Internal Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-2261
TYLER MUMM DO
Internal Medicine
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-2261
DR. MITCHELL R. ERICKSON M.D.
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-2667
DR. THERESA MARIE WAHLIG M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1111 6TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50314
Polk County (515) 643-8409

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 David Blankenship's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Blankenship is 1982309324. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2023.

Where is David Blankenship located?

David Blankenship practices at 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314. The listed phone number is (515) 643-2261.

What is David Blankenship's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is David Blankenship enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Blankenship 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for David Blankenship's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), David Blankenship reassigns Medicare benefits to Baptist Health Medical Group Inc (Paducah, KY). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for David Blankenship's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is David Blankenship affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Blankenship is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Blankenship was last updated on June 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.