John Blankenship, MD
NPI 1225267370 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Elizabethtown, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Blankenship, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Elizabethtown, KY (NPI 1225267370).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225267370
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 46806 (KY)
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
16 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
2,604 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 528 | $85 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 490 | $67 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 386 | $41 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 212 | $105 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 174 | $43 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder Blade73010 | 144 | $23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 359 | 172 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 200 | 80 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 189 | 93 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 65 | 43 |
| Cephalexin | 43 | 32 |
| Ibuprofen | 33 | — |
| Gabapentin | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$181 across 5 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
- 2009-07-10
- Last updated
- 2024-10-02
- Certified
- 2024-10-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Blankenship's NPI number?
- John Blankenship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225267370, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Blankenship's specialty?
- John Blankenship is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Blankenship located?
- John Blankenship's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 Ring Rd, Elizabethtown, KY 42701-4900.
- What is John Blankenship's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Blankenship is (270) 737-4343.
- Does John Blankenship accept Medicare?
- John Blankenship is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Blankenship's NPI active?
- Yes — John Blankenship's NPI (1225267370) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.