Quick answers
- Does Stuart L. Blackwood accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Stuart L. Blackwood may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Stuart L. Blackwood see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 127 Original Medicare patients and 280 services for Stuart L. Blackwood. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stuart L. Blackwood's NPI number?
- 1730321761. 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 Stuart L. 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 | 127 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 280 |
| Different services or procedures | 82 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist (36901)28 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)11 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)11 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 disease64%
- Diabetes60%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
Hospitals where Stuart L. Blackwood works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stuart L. 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.
- Arnot Ogden Medical CenterElmira, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330090
- Berkshire Medical CenterPittsfield, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220046
Practice locations
Addresses where Stuart L. Blackwood is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Sasco Hill RdFairfield, CT 06824 (203) 256‑0070
- 11 E Fordham Rd, Suite BBronx, NY 10468 (718) 301‑1009
- 600 Roe AveElmira, NY 14905
- 600 Roe Ave, Suite 1aElmira, NY 14905 (607) 737‑4130
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stuart L. Blackwood as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arnot Ogden Medical Center216 clinicians in the group
- Fordham Medical of New York LLC24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
Other vascular surgeons in Connecticut
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Connecticut — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arnot Ogden Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1730321761 |
| 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