Quick answers
- Does Paul D. Blanchard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul D. Blanchard 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.
- What is Paul D. Blanchard's NPI number?
- 1588661086. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Paul D. Blanchard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Paul D. Blanchard 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.
- McLaren Northern MichiganPetoskey, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230105
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul D. Blanchard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 Spring StPetoskey, MI 49770 (231) 347‑5500
- 3825 Scenic Rdg, BayTraverse City, MI 49684 (231) 932‑9757
- 560 W Mitchell St, Suite C70Petoskey, MI 49770 (231) 487‑7200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul D. Blanchard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McLaren Central Michigan182 clinicians in the group
- Sound Inpatient Physicians-Michigan PLLC171 clinicians in the group
- Hospitalist Medicine Physicians of Michigan - Saginaw PLLC15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Petoskey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Petoskey, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McLaren Central Michigan
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Wayne State University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588661086 |
| 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
- 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