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DR. WALTER DALE BLESSING MD NPI 1558344093


NPI Information

NPI: 1558344093
Provider Name: DR. WALTER DALE BLESSING, MD
Classification: Surgery - 208600000X
Entity Type: Individual

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
510 ALBEMARLE RD
CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29407
Phone: (843) 723-6426
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DR. Walter Dale Blessing, MD is a surgery in Charleston, SC with 25 years of experience. The provider is a general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. DR. Walter Dale Blessing, MD NPI is 1558344093. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1999

The provider's business location address is:

510 ALBEMARLE RD
CHARLESTON, SC
ZIP 29407-540
Phone: (843) 723-6426

The NPI 1558344093 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Ultrasound of head and neck (HCPCS:76536)
  • Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope (HCPCS:47562)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 11/29/2005 and was last updated on 3/2/2012.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No. Taxonomy Code Taxonomy Clasification Taxonomy Specialization License Number License State Primary
1208600000XSurgery27670SOUTH CAROLINAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No. Other Provider Identifier Other Provider Identifier Type Other Provider Identifier State Other Provider Identifier Issuer
1P00998161OTHERSOUTH CAROLINARAILROAD MC ID-RSFPN
2276702MEDICAIDSOUTH CAROLINA
3AA09109223MEDICARE PINSOUTH CAROLINA
4I32381MEDICARE UPINSOUTH CAROLINA
5AA09101312MEDICARE PINSOUTH CAROLINA

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This page was last updated on: 5/5/2024

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