Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Cody Blackwelder, MD

Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Ruston, LA

  • NPI 1548824873
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 7 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 S Farmerville St
Ruston, LA 712705941
(318) 255-3690

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 10, 2024
Year of graduation
2019 — 7 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208600000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #341995

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548824873. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$762
Transactions
9
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 2 $405.62
W. L. Gore & Associates, INC. 3 $282.18
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated 1 $21.56
Corcept Therapeutics 1 $20.26
Abbvie INC. 1 $19.13
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $13.66

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$754
Gift
$9

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
37
Patients
37
Total drug cost
$166
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 37 37 $166

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Cody Blackwelder's medical specialty?
Dr. Cody Blackwelder practices Surgery Physician in Ruston, LA.
Where does Dr. Cody Blackwelder practice?
Dr. Cody Blackwelder practices at 1200 S Farmerville St, Ruston, LA 712705941. Office phone: 3182553690.
What is Dr. Cody Blackwelder's NPI?
Dr. Cody Blackwelder's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548824873, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Cody Blackwelder accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Cody Blackwelder accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.