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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd, Suite 110
Allentown, PA 181042309
(610) 821-2828
Mailing address
1501 N Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 110
Allentown, PA 181042309

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$155

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.