Quick answers
- Does Marsha W. Blount accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Marsha W. Blount 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 Marsha W. Blount see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 127 Original Medicare patients and 1,564 services for Marsha W. Blount. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Marsha W. Blount's NPI number?
- 1710174693. 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 Marsha W. Blount, 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 | 127 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,564 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)160 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)14 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 cholesterol72%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes23%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
- Anxiety19%
Hospitals where Marsha W. Blount works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Marsha W. Blount 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.
- Grossmont HospitalLa Mesa, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050026
Practice locations
Addresses where Marsha W. Blount is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5525 Grossmont Ctr DrLa Mesa, CA 91942 (858) 499‑2600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Marsha W. Blount as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc884 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in La Mesa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Mesa, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1710174693 |
| 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