SAMANTHA BLANK M.D. – NPI #1245644384
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SAMANTHA BLANK is a physician located in HICKORY, NC. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245644384 to SAMANTHA BLANK on June 17, 2014. 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 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 13, 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 SAMANTHA BLANK below.

NPI Profile for
SAMANTHA BLANK

NPI Number
1245644384
Enumeration Date

(about 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
SAMANTHA BLANK
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1899 TATE BLVD SE STE 2101
HICKORY, NC 28602-4200
Phone: (828) 327-7788 Fax: (828) 327-0112
1 Other location(s):
1653 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612-3833
Phone: (312) 942-5000
Mailing address
2072 46TH AVENUE DR NE
HICKORY, NC 28601-8441
Phone: (773) 636-2297 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 13, 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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 IL 036.148940
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 MA 270421

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
RUSH MEDICAL COLLEGE OF RUSH UNIVERSITY - Graduated 2014
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
SAMANTHA BLANK is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • PRESBYTERIAN ST LUKE'S MEDICAL CENTER
      1719 E 19TH AVE
      DENVER, CO 80218
    • SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
      1375 E 19TH AVE
      DENVER, CO 80218
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • DAVITA THORNTON DIALYSIS CENTER
      8800 FOX DR
      THORNTON, CO 80260

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