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Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD

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(11 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1997)

6005 Park Avenue Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38119

(901) 761-2100

Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD is a cardiologist in Memphis, TN specializing in adult cardiology. He graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD is affiliated with SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC.

Office Locations

6005 Park Avenue Suite 200
Memphis, TN 38119

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

finger stick glucose test

By Affordability:

blood glucose self-monitoring

blood glucose tests

finger stick glucose test

glucose monitoring

glucose tests

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD performed more finger stick glucose test procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for blood glucose self-monitoring, blood glucose tests, finger stick glucose test, glucose monitoring, and glucose tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

diabetes management

In 2023, Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD had a list price for diabetes management that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Tennessee. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

A1C test

blood draw

blood draw for lab tests

diabetes screening

glycated protein test

phlebotomy for lab tests

venipuncture

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for A1C test, blood draw, blood draw for lab tests, diabetes screening, glycated protein test, phlebotomy for lab tests, and venipuncture (phlebotomy) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD treated as a cardiologist in Memphis, TN during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	717
diabetes management	781
doctor visit	1276
hospital care	1285
inpatient care	1285
lab tests	949
preventive care	387
vaccines	110

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD treated as a cardiologist in Memphis, TN during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	688
diabetes management	598
doctor visit	1219
hospital care	1190
inpatient care	1190
lab tests	772
preventive care	255
vaccines	50

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	443
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	89
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	48
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD treated as a cardiologist in Memphis, TN during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	669
diabetes management	208
doctor visit	1162
hospital care	882
inpatient care	882
lab tests	701
preventive care	568
vaccines	29

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	249
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	456
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	79
Less than 65	134

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	46
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD treated as a cardiologist in Memphis, TN during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	428
diabetes management	34
doctor visit	1018
hospital care	1095
inpatient care	1095
lab tests	322
preventive care	235
vaccines	31

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	568
Female	794

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	914
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	514
From 75 to 84	382
85 and over	208
Less than 65	258

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	46
Dementia	27
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD treated as a cardiologist in Memphis, TN during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	243
doctor visit	845
hospital care	862
inpatient care	862
lab tests	557
preventive care	368
vaccines	72

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	416
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	66
Less than 65	119

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	49
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD treated as a cardiologist in Memphis, TN during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	102
doctor visit	777
hospital care	870
inpatient care	870
lab tests	456
preventive care	338
vaccines	24

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	400
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	247
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	75
Less than 65	101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	53
Dementia	26
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD treated as a cardiologist in Memphis, TN during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	66
doctor visit	615
hospital care	791
inpatient care	791
lab tests	110
preventive care	64

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	286

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	359
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	53
Less than 65	97

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	48
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD treated as a cardiologist in Memphis, TN during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	136
doctor visit	605
hospital care	1048
inpatient care	1048
lab tests	194
preventive care	89
vaccines	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	387
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	165
85 and over	74
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	47
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD treated as a cardiologist in Memphis, TN during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	294
doctor visit	543
hospital care	755
inpatient care	755
lab tests	342
preventive care	229
vaccines	78

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	267

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	334
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	191
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	61
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	23
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD treated as a cardiologist in Memphis, TN during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	178
doctor visit	458
hospital care	584
inpatient care	584
lab tests	241
preventive care	154
vaccines	37

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	301
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	171
From 75 to 84	134
85 and over	62
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	18
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	44
Dementia	21
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD treated as a cardiologist in Memphis, TN during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	64
doctor visit	435
hospital care	564
inpatient care	564
lab tests	133
preventive care	83
vaccines	19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	233

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	278
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	60
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD treated as a cardiologist in Memphis, TN were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and lab tests.

blood draw	625
diabetes management	245
doctor visit	813
hospital care	902
inpatient care	902
lab tests	434
preventive care	251
vaccines	47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	224
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	389
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	28
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	162
85 and over	75
Less than 65	98
65 to 74	217

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	20
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1997. He completed residency at Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Hospice and Palliative Medicine and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

SAINT FRANCIS PHYSICIAN NETWORK, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Memphis, TN.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-15

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DR. ERIC D. BLAKNEY, IS ONE AWSOME DOCTOR, AND HE MAKES SURE I RECEIVE THE PROPER CARE I NEED INCLUDING SPECIALIST HE RECOMMENDS TO TARGET OTHER PROBLEM AREAS, AND IF THERE ARE PROBLEMS(LIKE IVE HAD IN THE PAST)HE GETS TO THE BOTTOM OF THE MATTER, AM VERY COMFORTABLE WITH HIS DECISION MAKING ON MY BEHALF OF MY HEALTH.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-15

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When I leave the office I feel like I'm am well informed and ready to do things I'm advised to do. I'm confident that I have a plan to wellness.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-06

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I was very pleased with how the doctor took time to really talk with me, listen to my concerns, and provide support during my visit

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-18

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Dr Eric Blakney is the best! He brings value to the group. He needs a bonus and a raise in salary.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-06

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Courteous, listened to my concerns and offered advice.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-12

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Great Experience. I recommended my brother and nephew.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-14

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Dr. Blakney and staff is the best!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-05

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Everything was good

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-24

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Excellent

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-26

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Good

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$454 FARXIGA $158	BYDUREON WEEKLY $66	DUTOPROL $36	SEROQUEL XR $33	ONGLYZA $26	Other $135
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$396 Kazano $206	Contrave $53	Uloric $39	Nesina $25	Brintellix $19	Other $54
Novo Nordisk Inc	$309 Victoza $219	Saxenda $32	Levemir $17	NovoLog $16	$26
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$273 TRADJENTA $148	STIOLTO $26	SPIRIVA RESPIMAT $22	JARDIANCE $21	Pradaxa $12	Other $45
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$221 INVOKANA $103	XARELTO $96	INVOKAMET $23
Other	$2,244 Vascular Disease $181	Belviq $168	Androgel $121	BREO $115	SOLIQUA $83	Other $1,575

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,671
Education	$227

Research Payments

Dr. Eric D. Blakney, MD has received 8 research payments totaling $12,831.

Biography

Dr. Eric Blakney's specialties are adult cardiology and hospital medicine (hospitalist). He practices in Memphis, TN. He has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Blakney graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and Georgetown University School of Medicine. He has an open panel in Memphis, TN according to Doctor.com.