Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Carl Blankenship, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Pain Management) · Fort Payne, AL

  • NPI 1912922428
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 Medical Center Dr Sw
Fort Payne, AL 359683458
(256) 845-3150
Mailing address
Po Box 1547
Sedalia, MO 653021547

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 3, 2026
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #MD.19109

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1912922428. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
73
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$4,458
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 36 35 $59
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 14 14 $52
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 12 12 $78
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 11 11 $61

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Fort Payne Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 72. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Carl Blankenship's medical specialty?
Dr. Carl Blankenship practices Anesthesiology Physician in Fort Payne, AL.
Where does Dr. Carl Blankenship practice?
Dr. Carl Blankenship practices at 200 Medical Center Dr Sw, Fort Payne, AL 359683458. Office phone: 2568453150.
What is Dr. Carl Blankenship's NPI?
Dr. Carl Blankenship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912922428, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carl Blankenship accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carl Blankenship accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carl Blankenship commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447); Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00813). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.