Blake Vest, MD
NPI 1891311403 · Dermatopathology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Blake Vest, MD is a Dermatopathology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1891311403).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891311403
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatopathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U8602 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
93 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 59 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 20 | $74 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 14 | $43 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $4–$74 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 45 | 27 |
| Ketoconazole | 33 | 13 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 33 | — |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 31 | — |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 27 | — |
| Hydrocortisone | 25 | 14 |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 19 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$130 across 1 record (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
- 2020-06-19
- Last updated
- 2025-07-15
- Certified
- 2025-07-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Blake Vest's NPI number?
- Blake Vest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891311403, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Blake Vest's specialty?
- Blake Vest is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatopathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Blake Vest located?
- Blake Vest's practice location on file with NPPES is 6605 Nancy Ridge Dr # 200, San Diego, CA 92121-2253.
- What is Blake Vest's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Blake Vest is (858) 750-2983.
- Does Blake Vest accept Medicare?
- Blake Vest is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Blake Vest's NPI active?
- Yes — Blake Vest's NPI (1891311403) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.