ERIC D. BLAKNEY MD – NPI #1912909508
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ERIC BLAKNEY is a physician located in MEMPHIS, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1912909508 to ERIC BLAKNEY on August 12, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 29, 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 ERIC BLAKNEY below.

NPI Profile for
ERIC D. BLAKNEY

NPI Number
1912909508
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ERIC D. BLAKNEY
Credentials
MD
Primary location
6005 PARK AVE STE 200
MEMPHIS, TN 38119-5212
Phone: (901) 761-2100 Fax: (901) 761-1442
Mailing address
PO BOX 22403
BELFAST, ME 04915-4476
Phone: (888) 402-7256 Fax: (888) 902-1099
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 29, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ERIC BLAKNEY

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNATN260110399
otherBLUECROSS BLUESHIELDTN4108654
otherCHAMPVATN260110399
otherCIGNA260110399
otherGREAT WESTTN260110399
otherHUMANATN260110399
otherJ.P. FARLEYTN260110399
otherMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIEDTN3837940
otherNALCTN260110399
otherPRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCETN260110399
otherUNITED HEALTH CARETN260110399
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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TN 30789
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 MS 21896
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease		 MS 218961

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.

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, HSC, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1997
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
Affiliations
ERIC BLAKNEY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      6019 WALNUT GROVE ROAD
      MEMPHIS, TN 38120
    • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DESOTO
      7601 SOUTHCREST PARKWAY
      SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671
    • METHODIST HEALTHCARE - OLIVE BRANCH HOSPITAL
      4250 BETHEL ROAD
      OLIVE BRANCH, MS 38654
    • METHODIST HOSPITALS OF MEMPHIS
      1265 UNION AVE SUITE 700
      MEMPHIS, TN 38104
    • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL
      5959 PARK AVE
      MEMPHIS, TN 38119
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ATHOMETHERAPY SOLUTIONS, PLLC
      856 WILLOW TREE CIRCLE
      CORDOVA, TN 38018
    • BAPTIST TRINITY HOMECARE & HOSPICE
      8000 CENTERVILLE PKWY SUITE 403
      CORDOVA, TN 38018
  • HOSPICE
    • AMEDISYS HOSPICE
      7600 AIRWAYS BOULEVARD
      SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671
    • AMEDISYS HOSPICE CARE
      6570 STAGE ROAD SUITE 120
      BARTLETT, TN 38134

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