Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. RICHARD BLANKS, M.D
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY) · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · ANAHEIM, CA
- NPI 1639125982
- Accepts Medicare
- 33 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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947 S ANAHEIM BLVD STE 125
ANAHEIM, CA 928055584
(714) 241-7000
fax (714) 241-7003
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 20, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1993 — 33 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- California #G81571
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639125982. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
603
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$34,493
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 168 | 63 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 165 | 91 | $99 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 142 | 59 | $60 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 45 | 36 | $40 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 34 | 34 | $122 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 33 | 23 | $54 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 16 | 11 | $47 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 7.0× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$200
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith+Nephew, Inc. | 4 | $173.01 | |
| Saxum Surgical, Inc. | 1 | $27.34 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
46
Patients
26
Total drug cost
$725
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 26 | 26 | $143 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 20 | 0 | $583 |