Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Blankenship, MD
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Fayetteville, AR
- NPI 1245202274
- Accepts Medicare
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2793 E Millennium, Suite 1
Fayetteville, AR 727036522
(479) 582-9025
fax (479) 582-1572
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 12, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arkansas #C7058
- Medicaid
- AR #112777001
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245202274. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
454
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$114,059
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 119 | 76 | $159 | |
72114 |
X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views | 111 | 65 | $53 | |
72052 |
X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views | 53 | 32 | $54 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 25 | 15 | $224 | |
72100 |
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | 18 | 17 | $13 | |
63047 |
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment | 17 | 17 | $463 | |
22585 |
Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc | 16 | 12 | $230 | |
22224 |
Incision or removal of lower spine bone segment and removal of disc | 15 | 14 | $931 | |
22633 |
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc | 15 | 15 | $1,419 | |
22842 |
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments | 15 | 15 | $661 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$32
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShockWave Medical, Inc | 1 | $17.67 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 1 | $14.20 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
460
Patients
213
Total drug cost
$5,927
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 96 | 34 | $526 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 70 | 31 | $965 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 64 | 22 | $780 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Generic | 37 | 29 | $166 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 29 | 0 | $730 |
| Baclofen | Generic | 28 | 13 | $291 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 27 | 17 | $324 |
| Levofloxacin | Generic | 26 | 21 | $76 |
| Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) | Brand | 22 | 18 | $130 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $165 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Blankenship's medical specialty?
Dr. James Blankenship practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Fayetteville, AR.
Where does Dr. James Blankenship practice?
Dr. James Blankenship practices at 2793 E Millennium, Fayetteville, AR 727036522. Office phone: 4795829025.
What is Dr. James Blankenship's NPI?
Dr. James Blankenship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245202274, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Blankenship accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Blankenship accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Blankenship commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215); X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views (HCPCS 72114); X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views (HCPCS 72052). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.