Richard Blankenbaker, MD
NPI 1639273253 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Farmington, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Blankenbaker, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Farmington, NM (NPI 1639273253).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639273253
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G76312 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
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
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
641 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 209 | $68 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 149 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 93 | $80 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 43 | $120 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 34 | $175 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 58 | 43 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 50 | 33 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 40 | 32 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 34 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 32 | 17 |
| Spironolactone | 21 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,240 across 19 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 (3)
- 520 Superior AveSte 325Newport Beach, CA 92663-3667Phone: (949) 548-6634Fax: (949) 548-1431
- 1027 Se Ocean BlvdStuart, FL 34996-2576Phone: (772) 781-0222Fax: (772) 781-0008
- 500 W Broadway St Ste 320Missoula, MT 59802-4003Phone: (406) 329-5615Fax: (406) 329-5606
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-12
- Last updated
- 2025-12-12
- Certified
- 2025-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Blankenbaker's NPI number?
- Richard Blankenbaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639273253, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Blankenbaker's specialty?
- Richard Blankenbaker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Blankenbaker located?
- Richard Blankenbaker's practice location on file with NPPES is 407 S Schwartz Ave Ste 202, Farmington, NM 87401-5925.
- What is Richard Blankenbaker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Blankenbaker is (505) 609-6770.
- Does Richard Blankenbaker accept Medicare?
- Richard Blankenbaker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Blankenbaker's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Blankenbaker's NPI (1639273253) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.