Candace H Blankenship, CRNA - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Bluefield, WV

Candace H Blankenship, CRNA is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Bluefield, West Virginia. She graduated from nursing school in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). She is a member of the group practice East River Anesthesiology Inc and her current practice location is 500 Cherry St, Bluefield, West Virginia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (304) 327-1100.

Candace H Blankenship is licensed to practice in West Virginia (license number 35896) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1538183322.

Contact Information

Candace H Blankenship, CRNA
500 Cherry St,
Bluefield, WV 24701-3306
(304) 327-1100
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Provider's Profile

Full NameCandace H Blankenship
GenderFemale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience38 Years
Location500 Cherry St, Bluefield, West Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Candace H Blankenship graduated from nursing school in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538183322
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/15/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4587660576
  • Enrollment ID: I20061016000047

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Candace H Blankenship such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538183322NPI-NPPES
0066118000MedicaidWV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 35896 (West Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Princeton Community HospitalPrinceton, WVHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
East River Anesthesiology Inc296177016914

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Candace H Blankenship allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameClinical Colleagues Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992725766
PECOS PAC ID: 8729011333
Enrollment ID: O20100916000800
Entity NameEast River Anesthesiology Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740711795
PECOS PAC ID: 2961770169
Enrollment ID: O20170612002178

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Candace H Blankenship is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Candace H Blankenship, CRNA
500 Cherry St,
Bluefield, WV 24701-3306

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Candace H Blankenship, CRNA
500 Cherry St,
Bluefield, WV 24701-3306

Ph: (304) 327-1100

Reviews and Comments


Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered Nurses in Bluefield, WV

Thomas J Terrell, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1333 Southview Dr, Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: 304-327-2900    Fax: 304-327-2989
Stephanie L Morrison, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 Cherry St, Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: 304-327-2601    
Mr. Michael Lee Trimmell, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 500 Cherry St, Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: 304-327-1100    
Jerry D Aldridge, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1333 Southview Dr, Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: 304-327-2900    Fax: 304-327-2989
Jessica Jones Gotham, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 Cherry St, Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: 304-327-1656    
Darin Dewayne Stewart, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist - CR
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 Cherry St, Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, WV 24701
Phone: 304-327-1681    

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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