Lori Blankenship, FNP-BC
NPI 1215268404 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lori Blankenship, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1215268404).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215268404
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2009034584 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
124 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 65 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 59 | $71 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$71 (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 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 168 | 26 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 162 | 28 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 134 | 21 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 85 | — |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 82 | 14 |
| Clonazepam | 81 | 15 |
| Prazosin Hcl | 78 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,103 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1403 East MarshallCharleston, MO 63834Phone: (573) 683-2327Fax: (573) 683-2373
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-01-27
- Last updated
- 2024-10-01
- Certified
- 2024-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lori Blankenship's NPI number?
- Lori Blankenship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215268404, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lori Blankenship's specialty?
- Lori Blankenship is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lori Blankenship located?
- Lori Blankenship's practice location on file with NPPES is 7877 Willow Chase Blvd, Houston, TX 77070-5934.
- What is Lori Blankenship's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lori Blankenship is (832) 869-4818.
- Does Lori Blankenship accept Medicare?
- Lori Blankenship is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lori Blankenship's NPI active?
- Yes — Lori Blankenship's NPI (1215268404) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.