Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Dennis Blankenship, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Texarkana, AR
- NPI 1821086547
- Accepts Medicare
- 49 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
422 Beech St
Texarkana, AR 718545310
(870) 773-1111
fax (870) 772-1354
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 5, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1977 — 49 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Arkansas #R3130
- Medicaid
- AR #107680001
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821086547. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,529
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$270,609
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 897 | 76 | $76 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 650 | 95 | $114 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 205 | 62 | $6 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 156 | 19 | $312 | |
90937 |
Hemodialysis procedure requiring repeated evaluation | 142 | 23 | $98 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 125 | 50 | $82 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 109 | 25 | $205 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 100 | 91 | $167 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 40 | 30 | $116 | |
93010 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | 33 | 22 | $8 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Texarkana Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 180. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$22
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $22.20 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
884
Patients
222
Total drug cost
$18,124
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 108 | 34 | $514 |
| Calcium Acetate | Generic | 98 | 26 | $4,122 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 74 | 21 | $925 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 70 | 27 | $570 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 60 | 25 | $842 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 58 | 15 | $481 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 57 | 13 | $5,447 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 54 | 17 | $1,010 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 51 | 14 | $706 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 46 | 14 | $295 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Dennis Blankenship's medical specialty?
Dr. Dennis Blankenship practices Nephrology Physician in Texarkana, AR.
Where does Dr. Dennis Blankenship practice?
Dr. Dennis Blankenship practices at 422 Beech St, Texarkana, AR 718545310. Office phone: 8707731111.
What is Dr. Dennis Blankenship's NPI?
Dr. Dennis Blankenship's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821086547, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Dennis Blankenship accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Dennis Blankenship accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Dennis Blankenship commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.