BLAKE E. VEST MD – NPI #1891311403
Dermatology

A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Dermatology

BLAKE VEST is a dermatologist located in SAN DIEGO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891311403 to BLAKE VEST on June 19, 2020. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207ND0900X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Dermatology, specializing in Dermatopathology

The NPI profile was last updated on Jul 15, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BLAKE VEST below.

NPI Profile for
BLAKE E. VEST

NPI Number
1891311403
Enumeration Date

(about 6 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BLAKE E. VEST
Credentials
MD
Primary location
6605 NANCY RIDGE DR # 200
SAN DIEGO, CA 92121-2253
Phone: (858) 750-2983 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
202 10th St SE Ste 270
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-2420
Phone: (319) 294-4319
Fax: (319) 294-4298
2590 6th Ave Ste 103
Marion, IA 52302-4339
Phone: (319) 249-6422
Fax: (319) 249-6822
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 15, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207ND0900X
- Dermatology / Dermatopathology (Primary)		 TX U8602
207N00000X
- Dermatology		 TX U8602

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
202 10TH ST SE STE 270,
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
2590 6TH AVE STE 103,
MARION, IA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2020
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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