Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Walter Blackburn, D.O.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Sacramento, CA

  • NPI 1457738494
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3315 Watt Ave
Sacramento, CA 958213600
(916) 481-6800
fax (916) 481-1881
Mailing address
Po Box 1705
Medford, OR 975010132

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 29, 2024
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #20A19254

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1457738494. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
164
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$39,081
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 38 37 $143
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 25 25 $71
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 17 17 $310
00670 Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 15 15 $560
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement 12 12 $338
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 12 12 $304
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 12 12 $109
01230 Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone 11 11 $266
01480 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 11 11 $152
01638 Anesthesia for open or endoscopic total shoulder joint replacement 11 11 $417

In context: peer comparison

Among 91 peers in Sacramento Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 29. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Walter Blackburn's medical specialty?
Dr. Walter Blackburn practices Anesthesiology Physician in Sacramento, CA.
Where does Dr. Walter Blackburn practice?
Dr. Walter Blackburn practices at 3315 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 958213600. Office phone: 9164816800.
What is Dr. Walter Blackburn's NPI?
Dr. Walter Blackburn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457738494, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Walter Blackburn accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Walter Blackburn accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Walter Blackburn commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) (HCPCS 64415); Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (HCPCS 00790). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.