Joseph Blackston, MD
NPI 1194834747 · Internal Medicine Physician · Jackson, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Blackston, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Jackson, MS (NPI 1194834747).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194834747
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 11335 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 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
8,732 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,084 | $114 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 621 | $9 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 554 | $8 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 521 | $8 |
| Liver Function Blood Test Panel80076 | 420 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 331 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 109 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 225 | 78 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 215 | 75 |
| Potassium Chloride | 157 | 51 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 156 | 42 |
| Furosemide | 154 | 52 |
| Losartan Potassium | 136 | 45 |
| Omeprazole | 132 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$607 across 35 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
- 2006-08-29
- Last updated
- 2007-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Blackston's NPI number?
- Joseph Blackston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194834747, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Blackston's specialty?
- Joseph Blackston is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Blackston located?
- Joseph Blackston's practice location on file with NPPES is 1900 Petit Bois St N, Jackson, MS 39211-6707.
- What is Joseph Blackston's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Blackston is (601) 981-4625.
- Does Joseph Blackston accept Medicare?
- Joseph Blackston is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Blackston's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Blackston's NPI (1194834747) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.