Quick answers
- Does Ethan W. Blackburn accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Ethan W. Blackburn may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ethan W. Blackburn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 645 Original Medicare patients and 3,153 services for Ethan W. Blackburn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ethan W. Blackburn's NPI number?
- 1538387360. 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 Ethan W. Blackburn, 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 | 645 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,153 |
| Different services or procedures | 83 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)1,224 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)310 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)237 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)230 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)155 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Diabetes25%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Ethan W. Blackburn works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ethan W. Blackburn 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.
- Norton Hospitals, IncLouisville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180088
- UOFL HEALTH - JEWISH HOSPITAL and Mary & Elizabeth HospitalLouisville, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180040
Practice locations
Addresses where Ethan W. Blackburn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10798 Dixie HwyLouisville, KY 40272 (502) 588‑9490
- 200 E Chestnut StLouisville, KY 40202
- 200 E Chestnut St, Bldg Suite303Louisville, KY 40202
- 4001 Dutchmans LnLouisville, KY 40207
- 4123 Dutchmans Ln, Suite 401Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 394‑6341
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ethan W. Blackburn as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Medical Associates Inc1,372 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Louisville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Louisville, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Medical Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538387360 |
| 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