Richard J Blinkhorn, MD - Medicare Infectious Disease in Phoenix, AZ

Richard J Blinkhorn, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease" physician in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from medical school in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Infectious Disease. He is a member of the group practice The Metrohealth System and his current practice location is 2927 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (602) 406-3540.

Richard J Blinkhorn is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 33148) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1568575827.

Contact Information

Richard J Blinkhorn, MD
2927 N 7th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85013-4102
(602) 406-3540
(602) 406-7186



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard J Blinkhorn
GenderMale
SpecialityInfectious Disease
Experience42 Years
Location2927 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, Arizona
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Richard J Blinkhorn graduated from medical school in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1568575827
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/22/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688626286
  • Enrollment ID: I20190520002928

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard J Blinkhorn such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1568575827NPI-NPPES
882929MedicaidAZ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RI0200XInternal Medicine - Infectious Disease 33148 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Metrohealth SystemCleveland, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Metrohealth System86289829491026

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameThe Metrohealth System
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053353896
PECOS PAC ID: 8628982949
Enrollment ID: O20031119000355

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard J Blinkhorn, MD
3200 N Central Ave, 9th Floor,
Phoenix, AZ 85012-2425

Ph: (602) 406-3729
Richard J Blinkhorn, MD
2927 N 7th Ave,
Phoenix, AZ 85013-4102

Ph: (602) 406-3540

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