Rachel Blackford
NPI 1720567407 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Cedar Rapids, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rachel Blackford is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Cedar Rapids, IA (NPI 1720567407).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720567407
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A118718 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
194 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 92 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 74 | $100 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 17 | $136 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 11 | $16 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$136 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 56 | 56 |
| Cephalexin | 47 | 47 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 28 | 26 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 16 | 15 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 16 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 15 | 14 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-08-13
- Last updated
- 2018-08-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rachel Blackford's NPI number?
- Rachel Blackford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720567407, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rachel Blackford's specialty?
- Rachel Blackford is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Rachel Blackford located?
- Rachel Blackford's practice location on file with NPPES is 1630 42nd St Ne Ste F, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-3063.
- What is Rachel Blackford's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rachel Blackford is (319) 261-1379.
- Does Rachel Blackford accept Medicare?
- Rachel Blackford is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rachel Blackford's NPI active?
- Yes — Rachel Blackford's NPI (1720567407) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.