2026 NPPES data General Practice Dentistry NPI 1568879351 DDS
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LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS

General Practice Dentistry in SUFFOLK, Virginia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
26
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · General Practice Dentistry avg: 82
Industry payments
$221.06
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS filed 26 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Dentistry in SUFFOLK, Virginia.

26
Part D claims, 2023
$221.06
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

26 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/14/2014

NPI 1568879351

Primary specialty

General Practice Dentistry

High-volume

121,627 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

26 68% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 82

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How General Practice Dentistry compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

General Practice Dentistry share within Virginia

1. General Practice Dentistry42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Dentistry share within Virginia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Dentistry (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Dentistry ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Dentistry) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Dentistry provider holding DDS credentials at 102 WESTERN AVE, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434, with a listed phone of (757) 539-7695. NPI 1568879351 was issued on 07/14/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLAKISTON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 26 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $224 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

General Practice Dentistry is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 121,627 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 82 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

102 WESTERN AVE
SUFFOLK, VA 23434

Provider Details

NPI 1568879351
Specialty General Practice Dentistry
Credentials DDS
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/14/2014

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$221

Largest payer

ZIMVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

26
Total Claims
$224
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
26
Total Day Supply
294
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$224
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.99

General Practice Dentistry Overview

How LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS fits within the General Practice Dentistry landscape nationally.

121,627
General Practice Dentistry Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Dentistry
82
Avg Claims per Provider

LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS's 26 claims are below the specialty average of 82.

Nearby General Practice Dentistry Providers in Virginia

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLAKISTON.

Compare General Practice Dentistry nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS's specialty?
LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS specializes in General Practice Dentistry and practices in SUFFOLK, Virginia. Credentials: DDS.
How much does LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS wrote 26 Medicare Part D claims totaling $224 in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS located?
LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS is located at 102 WESTERN AVE, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434. Phone: (757) 539-7695.
What is LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS's NPI number?
LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568879351, issued on 07/14/2014.
How many General Practice Dentistry providers are there in the US?
There are 121,627 General Practice Dentistry providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Dentistry provider writes 82 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS accept Medicare?
LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS appears in CMS Medicare data with 26 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS's credentials?
LEIGH BLAKISTON, DDS's NPI is 1568879351 with credentials DDS. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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