Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Michael Blea work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Michael Blea at 2 hospitals: Lovelace Westside Hospital and Lovelace Women's Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Michael Blea see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Albuquerque, NM. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Michael Blea's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Michael Blea accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michael Blea accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Michael Blea?
- (505) 727-7800, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Michael Blea's NPI number?
- 1245591643. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Michael Blea works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michael Blea at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Lovelace Westside HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 320074
- Lovelace Women's HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 320017
Practice locations
Addresses where Michael Blea is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 4701 Montgomery Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 727‑7800
- 6701 Jefferson St NEAlbuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 727‑6200
- 715 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, Suite 301Albuquerque, NM 87102 (505) 727‑7090
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michael Blea as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Southwest Medical Associates, LLC316 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245591643 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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