Quick answers
- Does Dana L. Blalock accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Dana L. Blalock may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Dana L. Blalock see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 199 Original Medicare patients and 199 services for Dana L. Blalock. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dana L. Blalock's NPI number?
- 1417974361. 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 Dana L. Blalock, 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 | 199 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 199 |
| Different services or procedures | 1 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)199 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis53%
- Anxiety33%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Practice locations
Addresses where Dana L. Blalock is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1022 Physicians Dr, BCharleston, SC 29414 (843) 494‑5004
- 29 Plantation Park Dr, Suite 117Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 494‑5004
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dana L. Blalock as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sleep Better SC, LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Oral Surgeryprimary
Other oral surgeons in Charleston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charleston, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sleep Better SC, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DDS |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since dental school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417974361 |
| 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