Quick answers
- Does James C. Blair Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Blair 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 James C. Blair Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 135 Original Medicare patients and 774 services for James C. Blair Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James C. Blair Iii's NPI number?
- 1447202585. 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 James C. Blair 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 | 135 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 774 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)207 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)124 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)115 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)71 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)31 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 pressure48%
- Arthritis39%
- High cholesterol38%
- Anxiety17%
- Atrial fibrillation16%
- Diabetes13%
Hospitals where James C. Blair Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James C. Blair Iii 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.
- Jefferson HealthcarePort Townsend, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501323
- Olympic Medical CenterPort Angeles, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500072
Practice locations
Addresses where James C. Blair Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2120 Lawrence StPort Townsend, WA 98368 (360) 344‑8146
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James C. Blair Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Star Clinic LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Port Townsend
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Port Townsend, WA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| School | University Of Washington School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447202585 |
| 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