Quick answers
- Does Vickie L. Blevins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vickie L. Blevins accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Vickie L. Blevins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 61 services for Vickie L. Blevins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vickie L. Blevins's NPI number?
- 1174184568. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Vickie L. Blevins, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 38 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 61 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure71%
- High cholesterol55%
- Arthritis53%
- Chronic kidney disease39%
- COPD29%
- Heart failure29%
Hospitals where Vickie L. Blevins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vickie L. Blevins at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Cox Monett HospitalMonett, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261329
- Mercy Hospital - CassvilleCassville, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261317
Practice locations
Addresses where Vickie L. Blevins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 530 S Maiden LnJoplin, MO 64801 (417) 782‑6200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vickie L. Blevins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ozark Tri-County Health Care Consortium38 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Joplin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joplin, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ozark Tri-County Health Care Consortium
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174184568 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians