Quick answers
- Does Kimathi S. Blackwood accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kimathi S. Blackwood 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 Kimathi S. Blackwood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 325 Original Medicare patients and 1,155 services for Kimathi S. Blackwood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kimathi S. Blackwood's NPI number?
- 1609071448. 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 Kimathi S. Blackwood, 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 | 325 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,155 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)231 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)204 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)159 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)123 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)101 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes62%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Heart failure50%
Hospitals where Kimathi S. Blackwood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kimathi S. Blackwood 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.
- Emory Johns Creek HospitalJohns Creek, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110230
- Northside Hospital DuluthDuluth, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110252
- Northside Hospital GwinnettLawrenceville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110087
- Piedmont Eastside Medical CenterSnellville, GA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 110192
Practice locations
Addresses where Kimathi S. Blackwood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 595 Hurricane Shoals Rd NW, Suite 100Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (404) 645‑7150
- 6335 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 208Johns Creek, GA 30097 (404) 645‑7150
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kimathi S. Blackwood as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Georgia Nephrology, LLC28 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Lawrenceville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lawrenceville, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Georgia Nephrology, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609071448 |
| 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