John Blake, MD
NPI 1629290689 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Blake, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1629290689).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629290689
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD44681 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,078 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0480 | 1,409 | $106 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 1,013 | $58 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 946 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 164 | $82 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 163 | $110 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 126 | 112 |
| Gabapentin | 102 | 89 |
| Pregabalin | 88 | 77 |
| Methocarbamol | 66 | 60 |
| Naloxone Hcl | 62 | 61 |
| Meloxicam | 50 | 39 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 45 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,419 across 186 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 (2)
- 862 Callen Ln Nw Ste 110Cleveland, TN 37312-7020Phone: (423) 331-5025
- 4957 Swinyar Dr Ste 101Ooltewah, TN 37363-2205Phone: (423) 362-7777
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-02
- Last updated
- 2026-01-14
- Certified
- 2026-01-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Blake's NPI number?
- John Blake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629290689, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Blake's specialty?
- John Blake is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Blake located?
- John Blake's practice location on file with NPPES is 281 N. Lyerly St., Chattanooga, TN 37404.
- What is John Blake's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Blake is (423) 698-0850.
- Does John Blake accept Medicare?
- John Blake is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Blake's NPI active?
- Yes — John Blake's NPI (1629290689) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.