2026 NPPES data Physical Therapist NPI 1801322805 PT, DPT
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SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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MIPS score
88.2901/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT is a Physical Therapist ([object Object]) practicing in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.2901/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.2901 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/11/2017

NPI 1801322805

Primary specialty

Physical Therapist

High-volume

254,681 US NPIs in this specialty

MIPS final score

88.2901/100 5.190100000000001% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Physical Therapist compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Physical Therapist share within Rhode Island

1. Physical Therapist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Therapist share within Rhode Island

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physical Therapist national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.2901/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physical Therapist) — 88.2901/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%88.3%
MIPS final score (Physical Therapist) — 88.2901/100 vs national avg 83.1

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.

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SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT is a Physical Therapist provider practicing in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PT, DPT. NPI: 1801322805. 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.

SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Therapist provider holding PT, DPT credentials at 73 VALLEY RD, MIDDLETOWN, RI, 02842, with a listed phone of (401) 726-7100. NPI 1801322805 was issued on 05/11/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLANKENSHIP 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Physical Therapist providers operate outside Part D entirely. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88.2901/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.2237), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physical Therapist is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 254,681 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 681 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

73 VALLEY RD
MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842

Provider Details

NPI 1801322805
Specialty Physical Therapist
Credentials PT, DPT
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/11/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

88.2901
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.2237
Quality

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT 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.

SILVER FERN PRACTICE LLC
MIDDLETOWN, RI

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

Physical Therapist Overview

How SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT fits within the Physical Therapist landscape nationally.

254,681
Physical Therapist Providers in US
56
States with Physical Therapist
681
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Physical Therapist Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLANKENSHIP.

Compare Physical Therapist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT's specialty?
SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT specializes in Physical Therapist and practices in MIDDLETOWN, Rhode Island. Credentials: PT, DPT.
What is SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT's Medicare quality score?
SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.2901/100 (Quality: 86.2237). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT located?
SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT is located at 73 VALLEY RD, MIDDLETOWN, RI, 02842. Phone: (401) 726-7100.
What is SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT's NPI number?
SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801322805, issued on 05/11/2017.
How many Physical Therapist providers are there in the US?
There are 254,681 Physical Therapist providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physical Therapist provider writes 681 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT accept Medicare?
SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT's credentials?
SHAWN BLANKENSHIP, PT, DPT's NPI is 1801322805 with credentials PT, DPT. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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.

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

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