Quick answers
- Does Blaine M. Cornelius accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Blaine M. Cornelius 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 Blaine M. Cornelius see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 180 Original Medicare patients and 364 services for Blaine M. Cornelius. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Blaine M. Cornelius's NPI number?
- 1811941404. 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 Blaine M. Cornelius, 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 | 180 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 364 |
| Different services or procedures | 22 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)169 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)45 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)41 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)26 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)17 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol60%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Hospitals where Blaine M. Cornelius works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Blaine M. Cornelius 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.
- Mary Lanning HealthcareHastings, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280032
Practice locations
Addresses where Blaine M. Cornelius is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 715 N Kansas AveHastings, NE 68901
- 715 N Saint Joseph Ave, Mary Lanning HealthcareHastings, NE 68901 (402) 463‑4521
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Blaine M. Cornelius as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital Association130 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Hastings
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hastings, NE — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital Association
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811941404 |
| 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