2026 NPPES data Acute Care Nurse Practitioner NPI 1558993576
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ROBERT BLACKWELDER

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in AUGUSTA, Georgia. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 178 beneficiaries · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner avg: 576
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$757.26
38 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT BLACKWELDER is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in AUGUSTA, Georgia with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 178 beneficiaries — 9% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $757.26 across 38 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROBERT BLACKWELDER filed 1,124 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across AUGUSTA, Georgia. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

ROBERT BLACKWELDER at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/07/2020

NPI 1558993576

Primary specialty

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

24,583 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,124 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 576

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Acute Care Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

1. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Acute Care Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

ROBERT BLACKWELDER is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in AUGUSTA, Georgia, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). NPI: 1558993576. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ROBERT BLACKWELDER appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider at 3623 J DEWEY GRAY CIR STE 202, AUGUSTA, GA, 30909, with a listed phone of (706) 863-8181. NPI 1558993576 was issued on 02/07/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLACKWELDER 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 1,124 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 178 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $141K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count. 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.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 24,583 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 576 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

3623 J DEWEY GRAY CIR STE 202
AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Provider Details

NPI 1558993576
Specialty Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/07/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ROBERT BLACKWELDER bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

AUGUSTA PRIMARY CARE SERVICES LLC
AUGUSTA, GA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 ROBERT BLACKWELDER. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$757

Largest payer

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ROBERT BLACKWELDER — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 1,124 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,124
Total Claims
$141K
Total Drug Cost
178
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
3,089
Total Day Supply
92,589
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$124K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.85
Gender Split
52% female / 48% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
165
Metoprolol Succinate
116
Pantoprazole Sodium
87
Furosemide
74
Carvedilol
65
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
60
Amlodipine Besylate
55
Eliquis
Apixaban
54
Losartan Potassium
49
Hydralazine Hcl
42

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ROBERT BLACKWELDER fits within the Acute Care Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

24,583
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
53
States with Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
576
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT BLACKWELDER's 1,124 claims are above the specialty average of 576.

Nearby Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Acute Care Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT BLACKWELDER's specialty?
ROBERT BLACKWELDER specializes in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and practices in AUGUSTA, Georgia.
How much does ROBERT BLACKWELDER prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT BLACKWELDER wrote 1,124 Medicare Part D claims totaling $141K in drug costs for 178 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT BLACKWELDER located?
ROBERT BLACKWELDER is located at 3623 J DEWEY GRAY CIR STE 202, AUGUSTA, GA, 30909. Phone: (706) 863-8181.
What is ROBERT BLACKWELDER's NPI number?
ROBERT BLACKWELDER's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558993576, issued on 02/07/2020.
Does ROBERT BLACKWELDER prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT BLACKWELDER's prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $124K in brand drug costs.
How many Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 24,583 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner providers across 53 states in the US. The average Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider writes 576 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT BLACKWELDER prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT BLACKWELDER's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Pantoprazole Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT BLACKWELDER accept Medicare?
ROBERT BLACKWELDER appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,124 Part D claims and 178 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT BLACKWELDER's credentials?
ROBERT BLACKWELDER's NPI is 1558993576. 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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