Robert Henry Blackwell, MD
Robert Henry Blackwell is an Urology specialist based in Springfield, IL with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across IL can see Robert Henry Blackwell, MD in person in Springfield or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 2010 and has 16+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
301 N 8th St Pav 4b, Springfield, IL 62701-1041
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202353.45/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-30.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.49%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.4 pts)
8.49% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
518
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
476
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,166
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $59k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Cancer.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$546 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Robert Henry Blackwell's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2010
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 17, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
Taxonomy: 208800000X
Education & Training
Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School (Class of 2010)
Mailing address
301 N 8th St Po Box 19665, Springfield, IL 62701-1041
Differs from practice location
Virtual Urology Care With Robert Henry Blackwell
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Henry Blackwell for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Springfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Robert Henry Blackwell
NPI records show Dr. Blackwell as active with telehealth listed in Springfield, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (217) 545-8000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Robert Henry Blackwell
Practice Location
301 N 8th St Pav 4b, Springfield, IL 62701-1041
Mailing Address
301 N 8th St Po Box 19665, Springfield, IL 62701-1041
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