Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Samantha Blank, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Nephrology Physician · Hickory, NC

  • NPI 1245644384
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 3 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1899 Tate Blvd Se Ste 2101
Hickory, NC 286024200
(828) 327-7788
fax (828) 327-0112
Mailing address
2072 46Th Avenue Dr Ne
Hickory, NC 286018441

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 13, 2025
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State licenses (4)
Colorado #DR.0065833 · Illinois #125-065333 · Massachusetts #270421 · Illinois #036.148940

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1245644384. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
243
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$40,053
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 96 36 $118
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 38 16 $351
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 31 12 $71
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 25 15 $79
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 23 12 $292
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 17 16 $172
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 13 11 $121

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Hickory Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 34. This provider delivers 7.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$15
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 1 $15.48

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$15

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
80
Patients
11
Total drug cost
$1,398
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 24 11 $255
Calcitriol Generic 17 0 $468
Furosemide Generic 14 0 $190
Carvedilol Generic 13 0 $209
Midodrine Hcl Generic 12 0 $277

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Samantha Blank's medical specialty?
Dr. Samantha Blank practices Nephrology Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Samantha Blank practice?
Dr. Samantha Blank practices at 1899 Tate Blvd Se Ste 2101, Hickory, NC 286024200. Office phone: 8283277788.
What is Dr. Samantha Blank's NPI?
Dr. Samantha Blank's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245644384, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Samantha Blank accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Samantha Blank accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Samantha Blank commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (HCPCS 90935). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.