DR. JOSHUA WILLIAM BLANTON M.D.
NPI 1982915617
Emergency Medicine in Akron, OH

NPI Status: Active since June 28, 2010

Contact Information

525 E MARKET ST
AKRON, OH
ZIP 44304
Phone: (330) 375-6645

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  • Individual
  • Male
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Accepts Insurance
  • PECOS Enrolled

About JOSHUA BLANTON

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joshua Blanton, a provider established in Akron, Ohio with a medical specialization in Emergency Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982915617 assigned on June 2010. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207P00000X with license number 35.120384 (OH). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 13 years ago.

NPI
1982915617
Provider Name
DR. JOSHUA WILLIAM BLANTON M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
525 E MARKET ST AKRON, OH 44304
Location Phone
(330) 375-6645
Mailing Address
525 E MARKET ST AKRON, OH 44304
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
06-28-2010
Last Update Date
01-30-2013
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Emergency Medicine

Taxonomy Code
207P00000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
35.120384
License State
OH
Taxonomy Description
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Core Gold 1500 $10 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • HDHP Preventive Silver 5500 $0 Chronic Care Drugs - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services - HMO
  • Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness - HMO
  • Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs - HMO
  • Bronze Classic PCP Saver | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Bronze Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Bronze Simple Diabetes | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Bronze Simple HSA | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Gold Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Gold Elite | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Gold Elite Saver Plus | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Classic Standard | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Elite Saver Plus | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Simple Diabetes | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Simple PCP Saver | Cleveland Clinic - HMO
  • Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | Cleveland Clinic - HMO

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Joshua Blanton is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Emergency department visit for life threatening or functioning severity

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 288 times for 258 patients

Emergency department visit for problem of high severity

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

This service was performed 109 times for 101 patients

Emergency department visit for problem of moderate severity

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

This service was performed 89 times for 87 patients

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 44304 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99203

  • Average New Patient Price $84.72
  • Minimum New Patient Price $54.34
  • Maximum New Patient Price $166.65
  • Average New Patient Copayment $21.18
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.58
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.66

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99214

  • Average Established Patient Price $96.44
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $17.1
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $135.4
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $24.11
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.27
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $33.85

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1982915617, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 63. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 63 = 7).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
9
Unchanged
Pos 3
8
Doubled → 16 → 1 + 6
Pos 4
2
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
1
Unchanged
Pos 7
5
Doubled → 10 → 1 + 0
Pos 8
6
Unchanged
Pos 9
1
Doubled → 2
Check
7
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 8 → 16 → 7 9 → 18 → 9 5 → 10 → 1 1 → 2

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 9 + 1 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 8 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 6 + 2 + 24 = 63

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 63 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 63 = 7
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 7, which matches the last digit of 1982915617.

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Pharmacist
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Pharmacist
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Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
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Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
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Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Pathology (Hematology)
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Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
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Nurse Practitioner
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Psychologist
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Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982915617, enumerated as an "individual" on June 28, 2010.

The provider is located at 525 E MARKET ST AKRON, OH 44304 and the phone number is (330) 375-6645.

Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: CareSource and Oscar Insurance Corporation of Ohio. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.