Dr. Ray A. Blackwell
Last updated: Aug 24, 2007

Dr. Ray A. Blackwell

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 34 years
  • Graduated from: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth
  • Graduation year: 1987
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1033200084

Dr. Ray A. Blackwell M.D.

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

He is located at 4755 Ogletown Stanton Road Suite 1E50 in Newark, DE 19718. Can help patients with the following: Boils, Cyst, Diverticulosis, Esophageal Cancer, Gangrene, Hernia. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033200084. Appointment can be made via the phone number (302) 733-1980. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Ray A. Blackwell, being an cardiothoracic surgeon, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Ray A. Blackwell.

  • Achalasia
  • Anal Fissure
  • Aortic Dissection
  • Aortic Stenosis
  • Appendicitis
  • Boils
  • Cancer
  • Collapsed Lung
  • Colon Cancer
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst
  • Diverticulosis
  • Enlarged Spleen
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Gallstones
  • Gangrene
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Lymphedema
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Pilonidal Cyst
  • Sebaceous Cyst
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD)

Procedures Performed by Dr. Ray A. Blackwell

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Ray A. Blackwell as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

AmeriHealth Caritas Next

Network data as of Sep 11, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next
AmeriHealth Caritas Next plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Essential + No Referrals HMO · Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Premier + No Referrals HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Bronze Signature + No Referrals HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Premier + No Referrals HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Gold Signature + No Referrals HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Essential + No Referrals HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Premier + No Referrals HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
AmeriHealth Caritas Next Silver Signature + No Referrals HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 15 plans from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
my Blue Access Major Events Select PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits PPO · Catastrophic In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 PPO · Expanded Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Expanded Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Bronze 9200 PPO · Expanded Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Gold 1700 HSA PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Platinum 0 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Platinum In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Bronze 7500 PPO · Expanded Bronze In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision PPO · Gold In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Platinum 0 PPO · Platinum In Network Accepting new patients
my Blue Access Select PPO Standard Silver 6000 PPO · Silver In Network Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Ray A. Blackwell is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Ray A. Blackwell is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery .

Bills through: Christiana Care Health Services Inc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Sunshine Heart $1052
Abbott Laboratories $455
Abiomed $405

Other

Food and Beverage $2677
Travel and Lodging $276
Other $83

Studies

GEISEL SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT DARTMOUTH

Graduated in 1987

Additional Specialities

  • Surgeon

Affiliated practices

Christiana Care Health System
2575 Glasgow Avenue
Newark, 19702 DE
(302) 832-5400
CCHS Wellness Center - Conrad High School
201 Jackson Avenue
Wilmington, 19804 DE
(302) 992-5545

Affiliated hospitals

CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL
4755 OGLETOWN-STANTON ROAD
NEWARK, 19718 DE
(302) 733-1000

Looking for more Cardiothoracic Surgeons?

There are 6 other cardiothoracic surgeons in this region.

Dr. Michael K. Banbury
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 1E50 4755 Ogletown Stanton Road Newark, 19718, DE
Dr. John Daniel Robb
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 1E50 4755 Ogletown Stanton Road Newark, 19718, DE
Dr. Franjo Siric
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: 12251 South 80th Avenue Suite 1520 Palos Heights, 60463, IL
Dr. Katrhleen Winifred Mcnicholas
  • Gender: Female
  • Address: Suite 1E50 4755 Ogletown Stanton Road Newark, 19718, DE
Dr. Timothy J. Gardner
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Room 1218 4755 Ogletown Stanton Road Newark, 19718, DE
Dr. Hisham M. Sherif
  • Gender: Male
  • Address: Suite 1E50 4755 Ogletown Stanton Road Newark, 19805, DE

Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Ray A. Blackwell affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Ray A. Blackwell is affiliated with CHRISTIANA HOSPITAL.

What conditions does Dr. Ray A. Blackwell treat?

Dr. Ray A. Blackwell provides treatment for Boils, Cyst, Diverticulosis, Esophageal Cancer, Gangrene, Hernia. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Ray A. Blackwell accept patients with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware?

Yes, Dr. Ray A. Blackwell is listed in-network for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Does Dr. Ray A. Blackwell have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Ray A. Blackwell is affiliated with Christiana Care Health System. For the full list of practices see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Ray A. Blackwell?

Dr. Ray A. Blackwell's office is located at 4755 Ogletown Stanton Road Suite 1E50 in Newark, DE 19718.