Quick answers
- Does James W. Blatchford Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James W. Blatchford Iii 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.
- What is James W. Blatchford Iii's NPI number?
- 1922035971. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James W. Blatchford Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James W. Blatchford Iii 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.
- Saint Francis Bartlett Medical CenterBartlett, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440228
- St Francis HospitalMemphis, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440183
Practice locations
Addresses where James W. Blatchford Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6005 Park Ave, Suite 802Memphis, TN 38119 (901) 236‑0508
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James W. Blatchford Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint Francis Physician Network, LLC70 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other thoracic surgeons in Memphis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Memphis, TN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint Francis Physician Network, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Duke University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922035971 |
| 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
- 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