Quick answers
- Does Susan P. Blackford accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Susan P. Blackford 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 Susan P. Blackford see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 157 Original Medicare patients and 911 services for Susan P. Blackford. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Susan P. Blackford's NPI number?
- 1932258944. 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 Susan P. Blackford, 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 | 157 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 911 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)261 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)135 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)128 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)110 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)40 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure50%
- Arthritis50%
- Anxiety25%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)20%
- Osteoporosis19%
Hospitals where Susan P. Blackford works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Susan P. Blackford 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.
- Duke Regional HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340155
- Duke University HospitalDurham, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340030
Practice locations
Addresses where Susan P. Blackford is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 Duke Health Cary Pl, Suite 130Cary, NC 27519 (919) 684‑2445
- 2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 (919) 684‑6721
- 2301 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 (919) 684‑8111
- 3475 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 (919) 684‑8111
- 801 W Barbee Chapel Rd, Suite 100Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 684‑8111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Susan P. Blackford as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Duke University Health System, Inc1,102 clinicians in the group
- Duke University Affiliated Physicians, Inc.458 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Cary
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cary, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Duke University Health System, Inc
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 | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932258944 |
| 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