Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Tikoes Blankenberg, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Redding, CA

  • NPI 1518022698
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 91.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 42 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2036 Railroad Ave
Redding, CA 960011801
(530) 255-1000
fax (530) 247-8259

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 8, 2007
Year of graduation
1984 — 42 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G56842
Medicaid
CA #ZZZ58543Z

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518022698. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,913
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$172,990
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 1,222 751 $53
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 371 71 $39
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 211 102 $86
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 163 144 $52
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 141 116 $18
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor, manual 120 50 $95
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 80 46 $55
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 75 56 $85
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 74 46 $90
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 66 54 $16

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Redding Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 110. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Tikoes Blankenberg's medical specialty?
Dr. Tikoes Blankenberg practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Redding, CA.
Where does Dr. Tikoes Blankenberg practice?
Dr. Tikoes Blankenberg practices at 2036 Railroad Ave, Redding, CA 960011801. Office phone: 5302551000.
What is Dr. Tikoes Blankenberg's NPI?
Dr. Tikoes Blankenberg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518022698, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Tikoes Blankenberg accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Tikoes Blankenberg accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Tikoes Blankenberg commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (HCPCS 88307). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.