Wess Blackwell, M.D.
NPI 1780679662 · Family Medicine Physician · La Grange, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wess Blackwell, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in La Grange, TX (NPI 1780679662).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1780679662
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L5678 (TX)
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
9,502 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 2,192 | $60 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 1,783 | $46 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,041 | $123 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 539 | $16 |
| Complex Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Each Additional 60 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99489 | 514 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 235 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 708 | 175 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 664 | 180 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 663 | 180 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 599 | 161 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 564 | 165 |
| Losartan Potassium | 555 | 141 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$751 across 46 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)
- 598 Cactus StGiddings, TX 78942-1437Phone: (979) 542-7400
- 1253 N Von Minden StLa Grange, TX 78945-1262Phone: (979) 968-8493
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-15
- Last updated
- 2026-04-06
- Certified
- 2026-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wess Blackwell's NPI number?
- Wess Blackwell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780679662, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wess Blackwell's specialty?
- Wess Blackwell is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wess Blackwell located?
- Wess Blackwell's practice location on file with NPPES is 2 Saint Marks Pl Ste 110, La Grange, TX 78945-1255.
- What is Wess Blackwell's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wess Blackwell is (979) 968-8493.
- Does Wess Blackwell accept Medicare?
- Wess Blackwell is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wess Blackwell's NPI active?
- Yes — Wess Blackwell's NPI (1780679662) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.