Cheri Blacksten, MD
NPI 1124254586 · Family Medicine Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cheri Blacksten, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1124254586).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1124254586
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27076 (OK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
355 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 145 | $169 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 57 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 50 | $116 |
| Office Or Other Outpatient Visit for the Evaluation and Management of Established Patient That May Not Require Presence of Healthcare Professional99211 | 37 | $21 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 30 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 81 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 123 | 38 |
| Lisinopril | 112 | 31 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 111 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | 62 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 60 | 16 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 58 | 19 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$802 across 41 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-05-29
- Last updated
- 2016-12-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cheri Blacksten's NPI number?
- Cheri Blacksten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124254586, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cheri Blacksten's specialty?
- Cheri Blacksten is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cheri Blacksten located?
- Cheri Blacksten's practice location on file with NPPES is 8202 Louisiana Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87113-2103.
- What is Cheri Blacksten's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cheri Blacksten is (505) 554-2409.
- Does Cheri Blacksten accept Medicare?
- Cheri Blacksten is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cheri Blacksten's NPI active?
- Yes — Cheri Blacksten's NPI (1124254586) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.