Quick answers
- Does Wess J. Blackwell accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wess J. Blackwell 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 Wess J. Blackwell see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 762 Original Medicare patients and 21,153 services for Wess J. Blackwell. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Wess J. Blackwell's NPI number?
- 1780679662. 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 Wess J. Blackwell, 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 | 762 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 21,153 |
| Different services or procedures | 74 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)2,192 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)1,783 services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)1,361 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,041 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)539 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- Heart failure35%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
Hospitals where Wess J. Blackwell works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wess J. Blackwell 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.
- Ascension Seton HaysKyle, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670056
- Ascension Seton SmithvilleSmithville, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 671304
- Columbus Community HospitalColumbus, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450370
- Lavaca Medical CenterHallettsville, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451376
- St David's South Austin Medical CenterAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450713
Practice locations
Addresses where Wess J. Blackwell is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1253 N Von Minden StLa Grange, TX 78945 (979) 968‑8493
- 1253 N VonmindenLa Grange, TX 78945 (979) 968‑8493
- 185 Decker DrGiddings, TX 78942 (979) 542‑7400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Wess J. Blackwell as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- McBroom Clinic PA8 clinicians in the group
- LGFM PLLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- General Surgeryalso
Other family doctors in La Grange
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Grange, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in McBroom Clinic PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780679662 |
| 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