Benjamin Blackmon, MD
NPI 1851480396 · Anesthesiology Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Benjamin Blackmon, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1851480396).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851480396
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10460 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 tenure28% of score
19 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
787 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 680 | $57 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Nose and Sinuses00160 | 35 | $95 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin, Muscles, Or Nerves of Head, Neck, and Upper Back00300 | 24 | $104 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Eye00140 | 22 | $68 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Neck Area (1 Year Or Older)00320 | 14 | $86 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on External Middle and Inner Ear00120 | 12 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $57–$139 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-12
- Last updated
- 2025-01-31
- Certified
- 2025-01-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Benjamin Blackmon's NPI number?
- Benjamin Blackmon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851480396, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Benjamin Blackmon's specialty?
- Benjamin Blackmon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Benjamin Blackmon located?
- Benjamin Blackmon's practice location on file with NPPES is 109 Blarney Dr, Columbia, SC 29223-6244.
- What is Benjamin Blackmon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Benjamin Blackmon is (803) 865-8200.
- Does Benjamin Blackmon accept Medicare?
- Benjamin Blackmon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Benjamin Blackmon's NPI active?
- Yes — Benjamin Blackmon's NPI (1851480396) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.