Quick answers
- Does Vance G. Blackburn accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vance G. Blackburn 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 Vance G. Blackburn see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 214 Original Medicare patients and 1,813 services for Vance G. Blackburn. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vance G. Blackburn's NPI number?
- 1720068463. 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 Vance G. 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 | 214 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,813 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)425 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)181 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)118 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)94 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)33 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol61%
- Arthritis36%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes21%
- Atrial fibrillation21%
Hospitals where Vance G. Blackburn works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vance G. 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.
- Grandview Medical CenterBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010104
- Shelby Baptist Medical CenterAlabaster, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010016
- University of Alabama HospitalBirmingham, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010033
Practice locations
Addresses where Vance G. Blackburn is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2520 Valleydale RdHoover, AL 35244 (205) 980‑9944
- 5890 Valley Rd, Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35235 (205) 655‑7600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vance G. Blackburn as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Affinity Physician Services, LLC92 clinicians in the group
- North Shelby Family Health3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Hoover
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hoover, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Affinity Physician Services, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720068463 |
| 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