Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alexander Blankenship, M.D.

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Mobile, AL

  • NPI 1881787471
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6701 Airport Blvd, Ste A208
Mobile, AL 366083763
(251) 266-3544
fax (251) 266-3543
Mailing address
Po Box 36258
Belfast, ME 049151204

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 2, 2024
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #17484
Medicaid
AL #009910059

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881787471. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
248
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$37,872
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 73 73 $154
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 57 18 $47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 38 25 $83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 35 26 $118
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 19 18 $122
47563 Removal of gallbladder with x-ray study of bile ducts using an endoscope 14 14 $665
49650 Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope 12 12 $416

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in Mobile Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 42. This provider delivers 5.9× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$48
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ethicon US, LLC 2 $47.61

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$48

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
114
Patients
110
Total drug cost
$1,227
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 64 60 $254
Tramadol Hcl Generic 26 26 $34
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 12 12 $858
Neomycin Sulfate Generic 12 12 $80

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alexander Blankenship's medical specialty?
Dr. Alexander Blankenship practices Surgery Physician in Mobile, AL.
Where does Dr. Alexander Blankenship practice?
Dr. Alexander Blankenship practices at 6701 Airport Blvd, Ste A208, Mobile, AL 366083763. Office phone: 2512663544.
What is Dr. Alexander Blankenship's NPI?
Dr. Alexander Blankenship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881787471, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alexander Blankenship accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alexander Blankenship accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alexander Blankenship commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.