Don Blackwood, MD
NPI 1316906548 · Family Medicine Physician · Cleveland, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Don Blackwood, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Cleveland, MS (NPI 1316906548).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316906548
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 06159 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
2,682 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 | 708 | $81 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 326 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Comprehensive Group of Blood Chemicals80053 | 277 | $10 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 171 | $9 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Automated81001 | 160 | $3 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 135 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 124 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 340 | 114 |
| Potassium Chloride | 315 | 106 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 278 | 95 |
| Metformin Hcl | 265 | 93 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 247 | 84 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 242 | 80 |
| Furosemide | 227 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
- 2006-03-17
- Last updated
- 2011-10-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Don Blackwood's NPI number?
- Don Blackwood's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316906548, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Don Blackwood's specialty?
- Don Blackwood is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Don Blackwood located?
- Don Blackwood's practice location on file with NPPES is 803 1st St, Cleveland, MS 38732-2309.
- What is Don Blackwood's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Don Blackwood is (662) 843-2721.
- Does Don Blackwood accept Medicare?
- Don Blackwood is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Don Blackwood's NPI active?
- Yes — Don Blackwood's NPI (1316906548) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.