ROBERT M. BLANTON M.D. – NPI #1013935436
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ROBERT BLANTON is a physician located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1013935436 to ROBERT BLANTON on July 17, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. 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 ROBERT BLANTON below.

NPI Profile for
ROBERT M. BLANTON

NPI Number
1013935436
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ROBERT M. BLANTON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
TUFTS NEW ENGLAND MEDICAL CENTER
800 WASHINGTON STREET
BOSTON, MA 02111
Phone: (617) 636-8236 Fax:
Mailing address
20 CHAPEL ST
C-409
BROOKLINE, MA 02446-7458
Phone: (617) 636-8236 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 MA 228124

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
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2002
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
ROBERT BLANTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MELROSEWAKEFIELD HEALTHCARE
      585 LEBANON STREET
      MELROSE, MA 02176
    • TUFTS MEDICAL CENTER
      800 WASHINGTON STREET
      BOSTON, MA 02111

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