Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paola Blanco, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Allentown, PA
- NPI 1194759852
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110
Allentown, PA 181042309
(610) 821-2828 - Mailing address
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1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 110
Allentown, PA 181042309
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 26, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Pennsylvania #MD437345 · Massachusetts #228853
- Medicaid
- PA #1023180680002
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1194759852. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
5,001
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$181,491
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3380 |
Injection, vedolizumab, 1 mg | 4,200 | 12 | $22 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 146 | 115 | $86 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 99 | 89 | $77 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 93 | 92 | $106 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 79 | 77 | $126 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 72 | 72 | $122 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 61 | 57 | $124 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 54 | 53 | $244 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 49 | 49 | $81 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 41 | 40 | $55 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 16 peers in Allentown Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 132. This provider delivers 38× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$155
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 2 | $154.77 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,171
Patients
359
Total drug cost
$1,631,075
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 396 | 101 | $9,608 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 199 | 69 | $3,764 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 86 | 30 | $1,900 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 71 | 28 | $1,133 |
| Cholestyramine (Cholestyramine (With Sugar)) | Brand | 64 | 23 | $5,574 |
| Stelara (Ustekinumab) | Brand | 57 | 0 | $1,541,153 |
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 51 | 50 | $868 |
| Colestipol Hcl | Generic | 44 | 15 | $6,972 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 40 | 12 | $17,883 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 33 | 0 | $22,601 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paola Blanco's medical specialty?
Dr. Paola Blanco practices Gastroenterology Physician in Allentown, PA.
Where does Dr. Paola Blanco practice?
Dr. Paola Blanco practices at 1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 181042309. Office phone: 6108212828.
What is Dr. Paola Blanco's NPI?
Dr. Paola Blanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194759852, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paola Blanco accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paola Blanco accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paola Blanco commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, vedolizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3380); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.