Quick answers
- Does Christie J. Blanton accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christie J. Blanton 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 Christie J. Blanton see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 240 Original Medicare patients and 321 services for Christie J. Blanton. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christie J. Blanton's NPI number?
- 1780818286. 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 Christie J. Blanton, 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 | 240 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 321 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)99 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)48 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)48 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk (G0121)23 services
- Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)15 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 cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure44%
- Arthritis41%
- Osteoporosis28%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Anxiety18%
Hospitals where Christie J. Blanton works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christie J. Blanton 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.
- Akron General Medical CenterAkron, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360027
- McLeod Regional Medical Center-Pee DeeFlorence, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420051
- Medina HospitalMedina, OH · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 360091
- Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, IncOklahoma City, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370013
- The East Alabama Healthcare AuthorityOpelika, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010029
Practice locations
Addresses where Christie J. Blanton is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Akron General AveAkron, OH 44307 (330) 344‑7200
- 1000 E Washington StMedina, OH 44256 (330) 344‑0071
- 1900 Boise Ave, Suite 420Loveland, CO 80538 (970) 820‑3212
- 2000 Pepperell PkwyOpelika, AL 36801 (334) 528‑6655
- 2030 Mountain View Ave, Suite 200Longmont, CO 80501 (720) 652‑8650
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christie J. Blanton as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado1,225 clinicians in the group
- Portercare Adventist Health System774 clinicians in the group
- North Carolina MG LLC751 clinicians in the group
- Partners Physician Group413 clinicians in the group
- Banner Health Physicians Colorado LLC261 clinicians in the group
- The East Alabama Health Care Authority120 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Akron
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Akron, OH — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780818286 |
| 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