Dr. Peter B Blessey

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 28+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Peter B Blessey, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgery specialist in Slidell, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1996, having over 28 years of diverse experience, especially in Orthopedic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center, St Tammany Parish Hospital. Dr. Peter B Blessey also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ochsner Clinic Llc. Dr. Peter B Blessey may accept Medicare Assignment. Call (985) 639-3777 to request Dr. Peter B Blessey the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2750 Gause Blvd E
Slidell, LA 70461-4149

Phone 1: (985) 639-3777
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Peter B Blessey
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0547304354
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Orthopedic Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 28 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Peter B Blessey attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1996.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1467488163
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Saturday, June 24, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Peter B Blessey

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Peter B Blessey has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 28 years of experience.
  • Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine
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    Sports Medicine
    An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Orthopaedic Surgery
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    Orthopaedic Surgery
    An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Ochsner Clinic Llc


Practice Locations

2750 Gause Blvd E
Slidell, LA 70461-4149
Phone: (985) 639-3777
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, December 1, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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