Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Blalock, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Murray, KY

  • NPI 1881943140
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 S 8Th St Ste 284W
Murray, KY 420712452
(270) 761-5756
fax (270) 752-2856
Mailing address
300 S 8Th St, Suite 480W
Murray, KY 420712400

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 2, 2023
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #49156
Medicaid
KY #7100422690

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881943140. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,606
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$128,498
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 2,166 155 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 266 184 $84
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 230 139 $67
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 222 174 $119
73560 X-ray of knee, 1-2 views 100 78 $36
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 89 41 $74
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 83 83 $152
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 80 66 $33
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 76 54 $43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 56 56 $106

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 224. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$225
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. 2 $188.10
Innovation Technologies Inc 1 $18.60
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED 1 $18.59

By nature of payment

Education
$188
Food and Beverage
$37

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
183
Patients
135
Total drug cost
$1,823
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 65 40 $876
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 48 46 $392
Methylprednisolone Generic 33 33 $286
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 20 16 $170
Meloxicam Generic 17 0 $98

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Blalock's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Blalock practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Murray, KY.
Where does Dr. Richard Blalock practice?
Dr. Richard Blalock practices at 300 S 8Th St Ste 284W, Murray, KY 420712452. Office phone: 2707615756.
What is Dr. Richard Blalock's NPI?
Dr. Richard Blalock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881943140, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Blalock accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Blalock accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Blalock commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.