Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ernesto Blanco, M.D.

Diagnostic Radiology Physician (CMS: Diagnostic Radiology) · Nuclear Radiology Physician · Pediatric Radiology Physician · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · Aurora, CO

  • NPI 1780918276
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 93.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 24 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12605 E 16Th Ave
Aurora, CO 800452545
(720) 848-0000
Additional location
13123 E 16Th Ave
Aurora, CO 800457106
(720) 777-1234
Additional location
4090 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 809207815
(720) 848-6617
Mailing address
Po Box 110429
Aurora, CO 800420429

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2009 — 17 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 28, 2025
Year of graduation
2002 — 24 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2085R0202X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Colorado #DR.0057805

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1780918276. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
920
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$46,617
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 208 205 $88
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view 178 172 $9
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast 123 123 $87
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast 50 50 $53
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 45 45 $11
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast 43 43 $84
93971 Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 41 41 $21
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 32 31 $33
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view 29 28 $9
74174 Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast 29 29 $106

In context: peer comparison

Among 36 peers in this city , average services per provider: 113. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ernesto Blanco's medical specialty?
Dr. Ernesto Blanco practices Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Aurora, CO.
Where does Dr. Ernesto Blanco practice?
Dr. Ernesto Blanco practices at 12605 E 16Th Ave, Aurora, CO 800452545. Office phone: 7208480000.
What is Dr. Ernesto Blanco's NPI?
Dr. Ernesto Blanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780918276, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ernesto Blanco accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ernesto Blanco accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ernesto Blanco commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS 74177); X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS 71045); Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (HCPCS 71275). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.