RICHARD S. BLANKENBAKER, JR. MD – NPI #1639273253
Internal Medicine

An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RICHARD BLANKENBAKER, JR. is a physician located in FARMINGTON, NM. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1639273253 to RICHARD BLANKENBAKER, JR. on September 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0011X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology

The NPI profile was last updated on Dec 12, 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 RICHARD BLANKENBAKER, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD S. BLANKENBAKER, JR.

NPI Number
1639273253
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD S. BLANKENBAKER, JR.
Credentials
MD
Primary location
407 S SCHWARTZ AVE STE 202
FARMINGTON, NM 87401-5925
Phone: (505) 609-6770 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
520 SUPERIOR AVE
STE 325
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663-3667
Phone: (949) 548-6634
Fax: (949) 548-1431
1027 SE Ocean Blvd
Stuart, FL 34996-2576
Phone: (772) 781-0222
Fax: (772) 781-0008
500 W Broadway St Ste 320
Missoula, MT 59802-4003
Phone: (406) 329-5615
Fax: (406) 329-5606
Mailing address
PO BOX 844088
DALLAS, TX 75284-4088
Phone: (505) 609-2258 Fax: (505) 609-2259
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 12, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD BLANKENBAKER, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidCA010884465
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
207RI0011X
- Internal Medicine / Interventional Cardiology (Primary)		 NM MD2023-1626
174400000X
- Specialist		 CA G76312

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
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1991
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
RICHARD BLANKENBAKER, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
      ONE HOAG DRIVE
      NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663

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