Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James Blankenship work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James Blankenship at 1 hospital: UNM Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James Blankenship see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Albuquerque, NM. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James Blankenship's specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty, and also Hospitalist, Internal Medicine and Interventional Cardiology.
- Does James Blankenship accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James Blankenship 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 James Blankenship?
- (505) 272-2111, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James Blankenship's NPI number?
- 1386619575. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James Blankenship works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James Blankenship at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- UNM HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 320001
Practice locations
Addresses where James Blankenship is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2211 Lomas Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 272‑2111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James Blankenship as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- UNM Medical Group Inc1,047 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)primary
- Hospitalistalso
- Internal Medicinealso
- Interventional Cardiologyalso
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in New Mexico →
Other cardiologists in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1386619575 |
| 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