Quick answers
- Does Richard Blalock Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Blalock Iii 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 Richard Blalock Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 71 services for Richard Blalock Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard Blalock Iii's NPI number?
- 1174787717. 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 Richard Blalock Iii, 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 | 71 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)40 services
- Urinalysis, manual test (81002)27 services
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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol53%
- Diabetes47%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Blalock Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 361 N Marietta PkwyMarietta, GA 30060 (770) 919‑0025
- 805 Campbell Hill St NWMarietta, GA 30060 (404) 752‑1400
- 868 York Ave SWAtlanta, GA 30310 (404) 756‑1400
- 868 York SwaveAtlanta, GA 30310
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Blalock Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Marietta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Marietta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Family Health Centers of Georgia, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Morehouse School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174787717 |
| 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
- 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