Richard Blalock, MD
NPI 1174787717 · Internal Medicine Physician · Marietta, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Blalock, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Marietta, GA (NPI 1174787717).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174787717
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301092835 (MI)
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
67 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 40 | $10 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 27 | $3 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $3–$10 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 59 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 184 | 89 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 128 | 56 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 84 | 39 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 73 | 37 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 73 | 36 |
| Gabapentin | 67 | 35 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37 across 2 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
- 2008-07-14
- Last updated
- 2013-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Blalock's NPI number?
- Richard Blalock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174787717, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Blalock's specialty?
- Richard Blalock is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Blalock located?
- Richard Blalock's practice location on file with NPPES is 805 Campbell Hill St Nw, Marietta, GA 30060-1144.
- What is Richard Blalock's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Blalock is (404) 752-1400.
- Does Richard Blalock accept Medicare?
- Richard Blalock is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Blalock's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Blalock's NPI (1174787717) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.