Ross Blackshear, MD
NPI 1417453531 · Anesthesiology Physician · Springfield, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ross Blackshear, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Springfield, MO (NPI 1417453531).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417453531
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2022026374 (MO)
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
287 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 57 | $64 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 41 | $91 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 36 | $63 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 34 | $57 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Small and Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00813 | 18 | $75 |
| Anesthesia for Retinal Surgery00145 | 14 | $97 |
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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4301 W Markham St # 515Little Rock, AR 72205-7101Phone: (501) 603-1656
- 1 Childrens Way # 203Little Rock, AR 72202-3500Phone: (501) 364-2913
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-05
- Last updated
- 2022-07-15
- Certified
- 2022-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ross Blackshear's NPI number?
- Ross Blackshear's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417453531, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ross Blackshear's specialty?
- Ross Blackshear is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ross Blackshear located?
- Ross Blackshear's practice location on file with NPPES is 1235 E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804-2203.
- What is Ross Blackshear's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ross Blackshear is (417) 820-6863.
- Does Ross Blackshear accept Medicare?
- Ross Blackshear is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ross Blackshear's NPI active?
- Yes — Ross Blackshear's NPI (1417453531) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.