Payment overview · 2025
General Payments
$89.70
5 reported records · 4 companies
Healthcare provider profile · identity verified
John Lee Blankenship, M.D.
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians|Family Medicine · BOLIVAR, TN · NPI 1346222593
Verified facts
What the public records show
CMS Open Payments records show John Lee Blankenship, M.D. received $89.70 in general payments during 2025 across 5 reported records.
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC accounted for 34.7% of that reported general-payment amount.
The Open Payments records used for this analysis explicitly named 8 associated products.
A separate comparison found the same explicitly named product in public Medicare Part D data: Jardiance.
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. reported payments to this doctor in 2025. Across the 2025 Open Payments General Payment records loaded for this analysis, that same reporting entity reported TRELEGY ELLIPTA as an associated drug or biological on 131532 records involving 37148 distinct recipient NPIs. Public Medicare Part D data also shows 37 claims for Trelegy Ellipta by this doctor in 2024.
Lilly USA, LLC reported payments to this doctor in 2025. Across the 2025 Open Payments General Payment records loaded for this analysis, that same reporting entity reported JARDIANCE as an associated drug or biological on 47708 records involving 23833 distinct recipient NPIs. Public Medicare Part D data also shows 28 claims for Jardiance by this doctor in 2024.
Lilly USA, LLC reported payments to this doctor in 2025. Across the 2025 Open Payments General Payment records loaded for this analysis, that same reporting entity reported MOUNJARO as an associated drug or biological on 186719 records involving 66436 distinct recipient NPIs. Public Medicare Part D data also shows 12 claims for Mounjaro by this doctor in 2024.
Lilly USA, LLC reported payments to this doctor in 2025. Across the 2025 Open Payments General Payment records loaded for this analysis, that same reporting entity reported TRULICITY as an associated drug or biological on 71 records involving 57 distinct recipient NPIs. Public Medicare Part D data also shows 22 claims for Trulicity by this doctor in 2024.
These records do not establish that a payment influenced prescribing or medical care.
Separate record types
Research & Ownership
Research Payments (direct recipient): not present in the loaded data
Associated Research Funding (for example, named PI): not present in the loaded data
Ownership / Investment: not present in the loaded data
These categories are never added into the General Payments headline. Associated research funding must not be described as money the doctor personally received unless the source record supports that conclusion.
Who paid this doctor?
Companies in 2025 General Payments
| Reported company | Canonical company | Amount | Share | Records | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $31.16 | 34.7% | 2 | 2025 |
| Sage Therapeutics, LLC | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $24.11 | 26.9% | 1 | 2025 |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $18.11 | 20.2% | 1 | 2025 |
| Lilly USA, LLC | Unresolved — no canonical attribution shown | $16.32 | 18.2% | 1 | 2025 |
What were the payments for?
Payment categories
| Category | Amount | Records |
|---|---|---|
| Food and Beverage | $89.70 | 5 |
A meal, consulting fee, royalty, and travel payment describe different kinds of reported relationships and should not be interpreted as equivalent.
Analysis 1 · Payment-linked products
Products named in Open Payments records
| Reported product | Type | Reported company | Related amount* | Records | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARDASIL 9 Normalized: gardasil 9 |
Biological | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | $31.16 | 2 | 2025 |
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| AREXVY Normalized: arexvy |
Biological | GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | $18.11 | 1 | 2025 |
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| BEXSERO Normalized: bexsero |
Biological | GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | $18.11 | 1 | 2025 |
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| SHINGRIX Normalized: shingrix |
Biological | GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | $18.11 | 1 | 2025 |
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| CAPVAXIVE Normalized: capvaxive |
Biological | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | $16.94 | 1 | 2025 |
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| VAXNEUVANCE Normalized: vaxneuvance |
Biological | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | $16.94 | 1 | 2025 |
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| JARDIANCE Normalized: jardiance |
Drug | Lilly USA, LLC | $16.32 | 1 | 2025 |
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| ENFLONSIA Normalized: enflonsia |
Drug | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | $14.22 | 1 | 2025 |
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* Product-associated amounts are non-additive because one payment record may name more than one product.
These products were named on specific Open Payments records. A named product does not show that the payment influenced treatment or prescribing.
Public prescribing for products named in payments
| Open Payments product | Payment year | Part D brand | Part D year | Claims | Match method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JARDIANCE jardiance |
2025 | Jardiance | 2024 | 28 Beneficiary count suppressed |
exact normalized | Medicare Part D |
The presence of the same drug in both datasets does not show that a payment caused or influenced a prescription.
Analysis 2 · Same-company prescribing overlap
Drugs reported in other payments from the same company that also appear in Medicare Part D
This analysis is independent from products named on this doctor’s individual payment records. A row appears only when the exact Open Payments reporting entity paid this doctor, that same reporting entity reported the drug or biological on at least 10 loaded General Payment records involving at least 2 distinct recipient NPIs, and this doctor has the same non-generic brand in public Part D data. This does not mean the company owns or manufactures the drug.
| Paying company | Payment year | Drug reported by same entity | Open Payments evidence | Part D | Claims | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. Exact reporting entity; no affiliate inference |
2025 | TRELEGY ELLIPTA open payments reported associated product |
CMS Open Payments — General Payments 131532 supporting records · 37148 recipient NPIs · example record 1190332369 |
Trelegy Ellipta · 2024 Exact normalized brand match · 1 Part D row |
37 | 11 |
| Lilly USA, LLC Exact reporting entity; no affiliate inference |
2025 | JARDIANCE open payments reported associated product |
CMS Open Payments — General Payments 47708 supporting records · 23833 recipient NPIs · example record 1186464557 |
Jardiance · 2024 Exact normalized brand match · 1 Part D row |
28 | suppressed by CMS |
| Lilly USA, LLC Exact reporting entity; no affiliate inference |
2025 | MOUNJARO open payments reported associated product |
CMS Open Payments — General Payments 186719 supporting records · 66436 recipient NPIs · example record 1186464455 |
Mounjaro · 2024 Exact normalized brand match · 1 Part D row |
12 | suppressed by CMS |
| Lilly USA, LLC Exact reporting entity; no affiliate inference |
2025 | TRULICITY open payments reported associated product |
CMS Open Payments — General Payments 71 supporting records · 57 recipient NPIs · example record 1186464601 |
Trulicity · 2024 Exact normalized brand match · 1 Part D row |
22 | suppressed by CMS |
These facts do not show that a payment was for the drug, that the company owns or manufactures the drug, or that a payment caused or influenced prescribing.
Public Medicare Part D data
Provider-and-drug rows loaded for 2024
| Brand | Generic | Claims | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Amlodipine Besylate | 379 | 124 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Atorvastatin Calcium | 353 | 117 |
| Losartan Potassium | Losartan Potassium | 152 | 64 |
| Gabapentin | Gabapentin | 142 | 58 |
| Omeprazole | Omeprazole | 142 | 57 |
| Furosemide | Furosemide | 124 | 50 |
| Lisinopril | Lisinopril | 124 | 43 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Pantoprazole Sodium | 121 | 40 |
| Glimepiride | Glimepiride | 116 | 37 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Levothyroxine Sodium | 116 | 38 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Metoprolol Tartrate | 112 | 38 |
| Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | 111 | 39 |
| Metformin Hcl | Metformin Hcl | 105 | 37 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Hydrochlorothiazide | 100 | 32 |
| Famotidine | Famotidine | 99 | 35 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Trazodone Hcl | 99 | 25 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | Albuterol Sulfate | 98 | 51 |
| Allopurinol | Allopurinol | 97 | 35 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Rosuvastatin Calcium | 96 | 36 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Montelukast Sodium | 95 | 37 |
| Amitriptyline Hcl | Amitriptyline Hcl | 93 | 33 |
| Clopidogrel | Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 92 | 29 |
| Eliquis | Apixaban | 79 | 20 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Metoprolol Succinate | 76 | 29 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Tamsulosin Hcl | 75 | 30 |
| Carvedilol | Carvedilol | 73 | 28 |
| Buspirone Hcl | Buspirone Hcl | 68 | 25 |
| Metformin Hcl Er | Metformin Hcl | 61 | 23 |
| Spironolactone | Spironolactone | 61 | 18 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Hydralazine Hcl | 59 | 22 |
| Lisinopril-Hydrochlorothiazide | Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide | 59 | 20 |
| Lovastatin | Lovastatin | 50 | 18 |
| Meloxicam | Meloxicam | 49 | 19 |
| Clonidine Hcl | Clonidine Hcl | 46 | 15 |
| Citalopram Hbr | Citalopram Hydrobromide | 43 | 14 |
| Januvia | Sitagliptin Phosphate | 43 | 12 |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 42 | 15 |
| Prednisone | Prednisone | 39 | 27 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Fluticasone Propionate | 38 | 16 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin | 38 | 16 |
| Trelegy Ellipta | Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter | 37 | 11 |
| Pregabalin | Pregabalin | 36 | 15 |
| Promethazine Hcl | Promethazine Hcl | 32 | 12 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | Zolpidem Tartrate | 32 | suppressed |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim | 31 | 20 |
| Levemir Flexpen | Insulin Detemir | 30 | suppressed |
| Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazid | Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazid | 30 | 14 |
| Farxiga | Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 29 | 12 |
| Atenolol | Atenolol | 28 | suppressed |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | Hydroxyzine Hcl | 28 | 14 |
| Jardiance | Empagliflozin | 28 | suppressed |
| Ezetimibe | Ezetimibe | 27 | suppressed |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | Fluoxetine Hcl | 27 | suppressed |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 25 | 12 |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride | 25 | 11 |
| Nitroglycerin | Nitroglycerin | 25 | suppressed |
| Sertraline Hcl | Sertraline Hcl | 25 | 12 |
| Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe | Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine | 24 | suppressed |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Tizanidine Hcl | 24 | 11 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Diclofenac Sodium | 23 | suppressed |
| Baclofen | Baclofen | 22 | suppressed |
| Glipizide | Glipizide | 22 | 11 |
| Trulicity | Dulaglutide | 22 | suppressed |
| Benazepril Hcl | Benazepril Hcl | 21 | suppressed |
| Lantus | Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 21 | suppressed |
| Paroxetine Hcl | Paroxetine Hcl | 21 | suppressed |
| Celecoxib | Celecoxib | 20 | suppressed |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 20 | 16 |
| Clonazepam | Clonazepam | 20 | suppressed |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Duloxetine Hcl | 20 | suppressed |
| Levetiracetam | Levetiracetam | 20 | suppressed |
| Linzess | Linaclotide | 20 | suppressed |
| Pioglitazone Hcl | Pioglitazone Hcl | 20 | suppressed |
| Diltiazem 24hr Er (Cd) | Diltiazem Hcl | 19 | suppressed |
| Glipizide Er | Glipizide | 19 | suppressed |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Pravastatin Sodium | 19 | suppressed |
| Nifedipine Er | Nifedipine | 18 | suppressed |
| Chlorthalidone | Chlorthalidone | 17 | suppressed |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Dicyclomine Hcl | 17 | suppressed |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | Escitalopram Oxalate | 17 | suppressed |
| Lantus Solostar | Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 17 | suppressed |
| Ozempic | Semaglutide | 17 | suppressed |
| Benztropine Mesylate | Benztropine Mesylate | 16 | suppressed |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Triamcinolone Acetonide | 16 | 12 |
| Zenpep | Lipase/Protease/Amylase | 16 | suppressed |
| Bisoprolol-Hydrochlorothiazide | Bisoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide | 15 | suppressed |
| Digoxin | Digoxin | 15 | suppressed |
| Ibuprofen | Ibuprofen | 15 | 11 |
| Janumet Xr | Sitagliptin Phos/Metformin Hcl | 15 | suppressed |
| Topiramate | Topiramate | 15 | suppressed |
| Xarelto | Rivaroxaban | 15 | suppressed |
| Cinacalcet Hcl | Cinacalcet Hcl | 14 | suppressed |
| Febuxostat | Febuxostat | 14 | suppressed |
| Methocarbamol | Methocarbamol | 14 | suppressed |
| Mirtazapine | Mirtazapine | 14 | suppressed |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil | Olmesartan Medoxomil | 14 | suppressed |
| Sildenafil Citrate | Sildenafil Citrate | 14 | suppressed |
| Toujeo Max Solostar | Insulin Glargine,hum.Rec.Anlog | 14 | suppressed |
| Warfarin Sodium | Warfarin Sodium | 14 | suppressed |
| Azithromycin | Azithromycin | 13 | 11 |
| Calcitriol | Calcitriol | 13 | suppressed |
| Ketoconazole | Ketoconazole | 13 | suppressed |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | Metoclopramide Hcl | 13 | suppressed |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha | 13 | suppressed |
| Oxcarbazepine | Oxcarbazepine | 13 | suppressed |
| Fenofibrate | Fenofibrate | 12 | suppressed |
| Fluconazole | Fluconazole | 12 | suppressed |
| Mounjaro | Tirzepatide | 12 | suppressed |
| Risedronate Sodium | Risedronate Sodium | 12 | suppressed |
| Amoxicillin | Amoxicillin | 11 | suppressed |
| Cefdinir | Cefdinir | 11 | suppressed |
| Clindamycin Hcl | Clindamycin Hcl | 11 | suppressed |
| Cyproheptadine Hcl | Cyproheptadine Hcl | 11 | suppressed |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Esomeprazole Magnesium | 11 | suppressed |
| Fluticasone-Salmeterol | Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 11 | suppressed |
| Naproxen | Naproxen | 11 | suppressed |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | Nortriptyline Hcl | 11 | suppressed |
| Oxybutynin Chloride | Oxybutynin Chloride | 11 | suppressed |
| Rinvoq | Upadacitinib | 11 | suppressed |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er | Venlafaxine Hcl | 11 | suppressed |
Timeline
Payment and prescribing data by year
Open Payments and Medicare Part D may refer to different years. They are shown separately rather than aligned as if they describe the same period.
| Year | General Payments | Main payer | Explicit products | Company overlaps | Part D coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89.70 · 5 records | Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | AREXVY, BEXSERO, CAPVAXIVE, ENFLONSIA, GARDASIL 9, JARDIANCE, SHINGRIX, VAXNEUVANCE | 4 | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Complete |
Questions to ask
Questions you could discuss with your doctor
- What role, if any, does Jardiance play in your treatment recommendations for me?
- How do you evaluate evidence when you have a financial relationship with GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.?
- Are there reasonable alternatives I should understand when we discuss treatment options?
- How should I interpret the industry-payment records shown here in the context of my care?
These are general questions generated from reviewed templates. They are not personalized medical advice.
Sources and limitations
How to read this page
- Payment and Medicare prescribing data can cover different years; every comparison shows both years explicitly.
- Part D does not represent a doctor’s entire practice; it excludes many patients and is subject to CMS public-release thresholds.
- Company–drug relationships must have an auditable source, a precise relationship type, and a valid evidence period. Unresolved mappings are not published.
- Generic drug claims are not attributed to a specific manufacturer without manufacturer-level evidence.
- When a source extract is incomplete, missing rows are never treated as proof of no payments or no prescriptions.
Loaded source releases
| Dataset | Year | Publication | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS Open Payments — General Payments | 2025 | 2026-06-30 | Original source |
| Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | 2024 | 2026-05-06 | Original source |
| NPPES Data Dissemination V2 | current / reference data | 2026-08-10 | Original source |
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