Quick answers
- Does Tony R. Blankers accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tony R. Blankers 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 Tony R. Blankers see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 40 services for Tony R. Blankers. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tony R. Blankers's NPI number?
- 1942735709. 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 Tony R. Blankers, 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 40 |
| Different services or procedures | 7 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)11 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%
- Diabetes55%
- Chronic kidney disease50%
Hospitals where Tony R. Blankers works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tony R. Blankers 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.
- Riverwood Healthcare CenterAitkin, MN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 241305
Practice locations
Addresses where Tony R. Blankers is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2 E Ctr AveMcGregor, MN 55760 (218) 768‑4011
- 200 Bunker Hill DrAitkin, MN 56431 (218) 927‑2157
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tony R. Blankers as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Aitkin Community Hospital Inc105 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in McGregor
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in McGregor, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Aitkin Community Hospital Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Mayo Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942735709 |
| 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