Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Spiros Blackburn, M.D.

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Neurological Surgery Physician · Neurological Surgery Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1295857555
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6400 Fannin St, 2800
Houston, TX 770301521
(713) 486-8000
fax (713) 486-8088
Mailing address
6400 Fannin St Ste 2070
Houston, TX 770301541

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 30, 2020
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (3)
Texas #Q5623 · Missouri #2004016472 · Florida #ME112535

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1295857555. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
170
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$31,689
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 66 66 $133
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 28 27 $129
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 27 12 $221
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 22 22 $167
36224 Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 14 14 $418
36226 Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 13 12 $293

In context: peer comparison

Among 42 peers in this city , average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 4.6× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$284
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, Inc. 1 $147.87
Imperative Care, Inc 3 $71.90
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. 2 $48.72
ASAHI INTECC USA, INC. 2 $15.25

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$284

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Spiros Blackburn's medical specialty?
Dr. Spiros Blackburn practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Spiros Blackburn practice?
Dr. Spiros Blackburn practices at 6400 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770301521. Office phone: 7134868000.
What is Dr. Spiros Blackburn's NPI?
Dr. Spiros Blackburn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295857555, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Spiros Blackburn accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Spiros Blackburn accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Spiros Blackburn commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.