FRANCIS G. BLANKENBERG MD – NPI #1578653317
Radiology

A radiologist who is proficient in all forms of diagnostic imaging as it pertains to the treatment of diseases in the newborn, infant, child and adolescent. This specialist has knowledge of both imaging and interventional procedures related to the care and management of diseases of children. A pediatric radiologist must be highly knowledgeable of all organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases peculiar to infants and children and diseases that begin in childhood but cause substantial residual impairment in adulthood.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

FRANCIS BLANKENBERG is a radiologist located in PALO ALTO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1578653317 to FRANCIS BLANKENBERG on October 13, 2006. 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 2085P0229X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Pediatric Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Apr 05, 2024. 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 FRANCIS BLANKENBERG below.

NPI Profile for
FRANCIS G. BLANKENBERG

NPI Number
1578653317
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FRANCIS G. BLANKENBERG
Credentials
MD
Primary location
300 PASTEUR DR
PALO ALTO, CA 94305-2200
Phone: (650) 723-4000 Fax:
Mailing address
1804 EMBARCADERO RD
STE 100
PALO ALTO, CA 94303-3341
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 05, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for FRANCIS BLANKENBERG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidCA00G607670
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
2085P0229X
- Radiology / Pediatric Radiology (Primary)		 CA G60767
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology		 CA G60767

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 CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1986
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
FRANCIS BLANKENBERG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LUCILE SALTER PACKARD CHILDREN'S HSP AT STANFORD
      725 WELCH ROAD
      PALO ALTO, CA 94304

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