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James Blankenship, MD, Cardiology, Albuquerque, NM

JamesC.BlankenshipMD

Cardiology Albuquerque, NM

Interventional Cardiology

Interventional Cardiologist

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  • Office

    University of New Mexico
    Albuquerque, NM 87131
    Phone+1 570-854-3712

Summary

  • Dr. James Blankenship is a cardiologist in Albuquerque, NM. He received his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medicine and has been in practice 37 years. He specializes in interventional cardiology and is experienced in acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, coronary angiography, cardiac critical care, and atrial septal defect. He has more than 200 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Harvard Univ School of Public Health
    Harvard Univ School of Public HealthMHCM, Health Care Management, 2012 - 2014
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1984 - 1987
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganResidency, Internal Medicine, 1980 - 1983
  • Weill Cornell Medicine
    Weill Cornell MedicineClass of 1980
  • Cornell Univ School of Arts and Sciences
    Cornell Univ School of Arts and SciencesA.B., Biochemistry, Magna cum Laude, 1972 - 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1989 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Interventional Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Master Interventionalist (MSCAI) SCAI, 2016
  • President Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, 2015-2016
  • 3rd in 55/o age group, Megatransect 26 mile mountain trail run (twice) Hyner View Challenge 17 mile mountain run, 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Trends in Atrial Fibrillation Incidence Rates Within an Integrated Health Care Delivery System, 2006 to 2018  
    James C Blankenship, Stephen Voyce, JAMA Network Open

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Impact of a novel curriculum comprising both didactic lectures and cardiac catheterization simulation on the skills, knowledge, and educational experience of cardiolog...
    Green S, Mead N, Blankenship J, Mulukutla S, Berger P, Cathet Cardiovasc Interv, 1/1/2013
  • The effects of the fellow involvement on fluoroscopy use, and contrast use during coronary angiography.
    Mead N, Klein A, Blankenship J, Skelding K, Scott T, Berger P, Messenger J, Green S, Cathet Cardiovasc Interv, 1/1/2013
  • Impact of pre-hospital ECG on time to treatment and clinical outcome in a rural regional STEMI network.
    Barn K, Akram MA, Blankenship J, Bower-Stout C, Carey D, Sun H, Skelding K, Scott, T, Berger P, J Am Coll Cardiol, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • The Clinician Administrator Pathway; Looking out for Your Patients While Also Looking out for Your Hospital 
    2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans - 3/16/2019
  • "Translating Coding into Cardiology Reimbursement' 
    San Francisco, CA - 5/13/2013
  • "Health Care Payment Reform" 
    Orlando, FL - 5/9/2013
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Other

  • The new 2013 coronary intervention codes. 
    Blankenship JC and Kavinsky CJ, Cardiac Interventions Today
    3/1/2013
  • New codes for coronary interventions allow reimbursement for complex procedures. 
    Blankenship JC and Kavinsky C, Cardiology Today's Intervention
    1/1/2013
  • Developing and managing a successful CV service line. An ACC Council on Clinical Practice white paper. 
    Biga C, Blankenship JC, Campbell R, DeCara JM, Erb BD, Hines JL, Itchhaporia D, Jaskie S, Kim D, Minissian MB, Phillips M, Poppas A, Seides SF, Thomas GS, Valentine CM...
    8/1/2012
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Authored Content

  • Trends in Atrial Fibrillation Incidence Rates Within an Integrated Health Care Delivery System, 2006 to 2018August 2020
  • Trends in Atrial Fibrillation Incidence Rates Within an Integrated Health Care Delivery System, 2006 to 2018August 2020

Press Mentions

  • Conversations in Cardiology: Where to Build a Hybrid Lab
    Conversations in Cardiology: Where to Build a Hybrid LabDecember 28th, 2020
  • Conversations in Cardiology: How to Juggle Two STEMIs at the Same Time
    Conversations in Cardiology: How to Juggle Two STEMIs at the Same TimeNovember 9th, 2020
  • Conversations in Cardiology: Should Interventional Cardiologists Get Paid for Being on Call?
    Conversations in Cardiology: Should Interventional Cardiologists Get Paid for Being on Call?November 8th, 2019
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Committees

  • American College of Cardiology representative, AMA Relative Value Update Committee 1993 - 2024

Professional Memberships