# Walker M Blanding

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/walker-blanding-1477112407
NPI: 1477112407
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Walker M Blanding is a cardiac surgery based in Charleston, SC practicing at University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol with NPI 1477112407.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Cardiac Surgery
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2019
- NPI: 1477112407 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1477112407))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
- Address: 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC, 294258908
- Phone: (843) 792-1414
- Group practice size: 1700 members

## Insurance accepted (3 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 4 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Walker M Blanding, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1477112407).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 39 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $3,990.

Largest disclosed payer: Edwards Lifesciences Corporation ($2,114 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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