Quick answers
- Does Jeffrey L. Blickenstaff accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey L. Blickenstaff 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 Jeffrey L. Blickenstaff see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 73 Original Medicare patients and 293 services for Jeffrey L. Blickenstaff. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jeffrey L. Blickenstaff's NPI number?
- 1225056955. 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 Jeffrey L. Blickenstaff, 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 | 73 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 293 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 81 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)146 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)71 services
- Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99305)33 services
- Nursing facility discharge day management, 30 minutes or less (99315)20 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 cholesterol63%
- Arthritis52%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
- Heart failure40%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia40%
Hospitals where Jeffrey L. Blickenstaff works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey L. Blickenstaff 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.
- Perham HealthPerham, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241373
- Sanford Medical Center FargoFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350011
Practice locations
Addresses where Jeffrey L. Blickenstaff is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 Coney St WPerham, MN 56573
- 1000 Coney W StPerham, MN 56573
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey L. Blickenstaff as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Perham Hospital District39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Perham
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Perham, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Perham Hospital District
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Indiana University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1225056955 |
| 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