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Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD

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(Dr. Steven Charles Blasdell, M.D.)

(89 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1981)

1040 University Boulevard Suite 200
Portsmouth, VA 23703

(757) 673-5680

Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD is an orthopedist in Portsmouth, VA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1981 and has 45 years of experience. Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD is affiliated with Bon Secours, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center, Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center and BON SECOURS MEDICAL GROUP HAMPTON ROADS SPECIALTY CARE LLC.

Office Locations

1040 University Boulevard Suite 200
Portsmouth, VA 23703

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5838 Harbour View Boulevard Suite 100
Suffolk, VA 23435

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3300 High Street Suite 1
Portsmouth, VA 23707

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

In 2023, Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD performed more major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Portsmouth, VA during 2012 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1351
doctor visit	1749
hip imaging	150
hospital care	77
injections	1667
inpatient care	77
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	30
musculoskeletal imaging	435
pain management	272
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	30
spinal procedures	51
X-rays	524

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Portsmouth, VA during 2013 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1366
doctor visit	1625
hip imaging	148
hospital care	38
injections	1722
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	44
lower extremity surgery	44
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	449
pain management	283
pelvic imaging	20
reconstructive surgery	32
spinal procedures	61
X-rays	561

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	561

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	420
Black	375
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	117
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Portsmouth, VA during 2014 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1258
doctor visit	1431
hip imaging	138
hospital care	24
injections	1520
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	31
lower extremity surgery	31
musculoskeletal imaging	389
pain management	228
pelvic imaging	28
reconstructive surgery	31
spinal procedures	55
X-rays	495

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	574

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	423
Black	371
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	219
85 and over	119
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Dementia	12
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Portsmouth, VA during 2015 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1227
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
doctor visit	1419
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	110
hospital care	27
injections	1447
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	26
lower extremity surgery	37
musculoskeletal imaging	357
pain management	186
pelvic imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	26
spinal procedures	46
X-rays	446

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	478
Female	1256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	890
Black	800
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	610
From 75 to 84	516
85 and over	240
Less than 65	368

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	43
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Portsmouth, VA during 2016 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1370
decompression surgery	32
doctor visit	1468
hospital care	23
injections	1518
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	178
nerve procedures	32
open surgery	32
reconstructive surgery	13
spinal procedures	16
tendon surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	48
X-rays	194

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	629

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	455
Black	417
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	127
Less than 65	199

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Portsmouth, VA during 2017 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1554
decompression surgery	33
doctor visit	1399
hospital care	30
injections	1683
inpatient care	30
musculoskeletal imaging	206
nerve procedures	33
open surgery	33
spinal procedures	18
tendon surgery	27
upper extremity surgery	60
X-rays	224

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	283
Female	630

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	422
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	353
From 75 to 84	237
85 and over	121
Less than 65	202

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Portsmouth, VA during 2018 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1377
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	1304
hospital care	16
injections	1458
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
musculoskeletal imaging	218
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
reconstructive surgery	18
spinal procedures	12
tendon surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	34
X-rays	230

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	600

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	421
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	226
85 and over	101
Less than 65	187

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Portsmouth, VA during 2019 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1359
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	1158
hospital care	21
injections	1512
inpatient care	21
musculoskeletal imaging	242
nerve procedures	14
open surgery	14
pain management	111
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	242

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	542

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	370
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	99
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Portsmouth, VA during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	908
doctor visit	774
hospital care	20
injections	1027
inpatient care	20
musculoskeletal imaging	145
pain management	93
X-rays	145

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	413

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	271
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	256
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	77
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Portsmouth, VA during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1123
doctor visit	892
hospital care	18
injections	1241
inpatient care	18
musculoskeletal imaging	158
pain management	83
X-rays	158

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	211
Female	403

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	328
Black	260
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	76
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	38
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Portsmouth, VA during 2022 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1000
doctor visit	602
hospital care	17
injections	1108
inpatient care	17
musculoskeletal imaging	144
pain management	78
X-rays	144

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	282
Black	249
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	248
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	74
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	6
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD treated as an orthopedist in Portsmouth, VA were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	1263
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	11
decompression surgery	24
doctor visit	1256
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	136
hospital care	28
injections	1445
inpatient care	28
joint surgery	27
lower extremity surgery	28
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	265
nerve procedures	24
open surgery	24
pain management	166
pelvic imaging	22
reconstructive surgery	25
spinal procedures	37
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	39
X-rays	305

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD.

**Gender**
Male	237
Female	543

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	359
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	397
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	219
85 and over	104
Less than 65	155
65 to 74	302

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 1981. He completed residency at Union Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery) and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1981)

Residency: Union Memorial Hospital (1983)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Bon Secours

Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center

BON SECOURS MEDICAL GROUP HAMPTON ROADS SPECIALTY CARE LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, Magellan Health Services, Optum VA, Payer Provider, Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA, Sentara Health Plan VA, DOL VA, ClearSpring Healthcare, Medicare Railroad (Palmetto GBA) VA, Aetna Health Insurance Company VA, Johns Hopkins Health Plans VA (USFHP), Medcost VA, AllyAllign VA and Aetna Better Health VA.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

Magellan Health Services

Optum VA

Payer Provider

Sedgwick/Careworks KY OH SC VA

Sentara Health Plan VA

DOL VA

ClearSpring Healthcare

Medicare Railroad (Palmetto GBA) VA

Aetna Health Insurance Company VA

Johns Hopkins Health Plans VA (USFHP)

Medcost VA

AllyAllign VA

Aetna Better Health VA

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.93 out of 5 stars based on 89 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven C. Blasdell, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Portsmouth, VA.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. BLAISDELL has always shown me the depths of his caring for his patients. He is always polite, professional and courteous. I asked questions and he answered me pointing out the possibilities of side effects, the risks of infections and anything else concerning the procedure.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-29

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Dr B is a good example for young health care workers to pattern after smiling, Dressed Professional, Patient minded, explaining the good and bad & given his professional thoughts, A example for a knee replacement His answer, you will know when it's time

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-06

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I always appreciate that though Dr. Blasdell is a surgeon he does not automatically recommend surgery but alternatives with surgery as the last option. A previous ortho dr. Just wanted to start cutting and it jeopardized my health.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

My physician, Dr. Blandell Was very personable and professional. He asked questions that were pertinent to my condition and listened tentatively he included me in making the right decisions for the treatment of my knee.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-14

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Dr Blasdell was my husband's knee surgeon whom we both liked at the time and we are having a good experience with him now as well.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-18

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I had a great experience with Dr Blasdell. He was very informative and polite. Fantastic bed side manor. Would highly recommend

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-15

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An ortho surgeon who has helped to try to put off ortho surgery, then to help make the decision to get it done, appreciated.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-03-27

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Dr Blasdell is the very best Dr...Always listens...Always knowledge...Makes you feel like you are his only patient...

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-01

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This was a great experience that I hope I wouldn't need again, but if I did; I would definitely come here!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-19

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I've been with this doctor for years & he have given me upmost care for my concerns & condition

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$566 EUFLEXXA $566
BIOVENTUS LLC	$188 GELSYN 3 $108	Ultrasound Bone Healing $33	Exogen $26	Durolane $21
Halyard Health, Inc.	$169 SURGICAL PAIN REGIONAL ANESTHESIA $169
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$166 Persona $99	KNEES $36	Biomet Orthopak $20	Bone Healing $11
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$158 Xtampza ER $145	XTAMPZA $13
Other	$1,017 ELIQUIS $117	MOVANTIK $106	Zilretta $105	FORTEO $86	PENNSAID $77	Other $527

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,264

Biography

Dr. Steven Blasdell is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Before performing his residency at Strong Memorial Hospital and Union Memorial Hospital, Dr. Blasdell attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry for medical school. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Blasdell seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Magellan Health Services, MultiPlan, and Anthem. Dr. Blasdell is professionally affiliated with Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inSuffolk, VA as reported by Doctor.com.