Clayton Blankenship, NP
NPI 1790178440 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Clayton Blankenship, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1790178440).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790178440
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95001896 (CA)
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 tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,317 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 797 | $98 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, 1 Hour Or Less96413 | 216 | $115 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 180 | $13 |
| Administration of Chemotherapy Into Vein, Each Additional Hour96415 | 88 | $23 |
| Injection of Additional New Drug Or Substance Into Vein96375 | 36 | $11 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $11–$115 (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 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 584 | 116 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 465 | 101 |
| Prednisone | 436 | 124 |
| Sulfasalazine | 255 | 46 |
| Gabapentin | 242 | 55 |
| Leflunomide | 215 | 43 |
| Azathioprine | 136 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,167 across 159 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-03-05
- Last updated
- 2021-03-09
- Certified
- 2021-03-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Clayton Blankenship's NPI number?
- Clayton Blankenship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790178440, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Clayton Blankenship's specialty?
- Clayton Blankenship is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Clayton Blankenship located?
- Clayton Blankenship's practice location on file with NPPES is 8329 Brimhall Rd Ste 801, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2243.
- What is Clayton Blankenship's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Clayton Blankenship is (661) 695-8385.
- Does Clayton Blankenship accept Medicare?
- Clayton Blankenship is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Clayton Blankenship's NPI active?
- Yes — Clayton Blankenship's NPI (1790178440) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.