Quick answers
- Does James H. Blackburn Ii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James H. Blackburn Ii 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 James H. Blackburn Ii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 134 Original Medicare patients and 324 services for James H. Blackburn Ii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James H. Blackburn Ii's NPI number?
- 1952306284. 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 James H. Blackburn Ii, 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 | 134 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 324 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)48 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)42 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)33 services
- Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope (29848)27 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)20 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 cholesterol71%
- Arthritis66%
- High blood pressure63%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
- Anxiety20%
- Diabetes19%
Hospitals where James H. Blackburn Ii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James H. Blackburn Ii 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.
- PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical CenterBellingham, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 500030
Practice locations
Addresses where James H. Blackburn Ii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2500 Squalicum Pkwy, Bldg 102Bellingham, WA 98225
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James H. Blackburn Ii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Blackburn and Whitney MD PS2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952306284 |
| 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