Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Alex Blanco, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Laredo, TX

  • NPI 1962573055
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
10410 Medical Loop, Unit 3B
Laredo, TX 780456612
(956) 523-8900
fax (956) 523-8903

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 7, 2023
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #L1804
Medicaid
TX #148154106

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962573055. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,702
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$88,479
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 467 203 $121
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 171 100 $10
80061 Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) 162 95 $13
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 93 69 $8
84443 Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) 76 56 $16
83036 Hemoglobin a1c level 74 55 $10
81003 Automated urinalysis test 60 52 $2
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 57 43 $8
87428 Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus and influenza 52 48 $58
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg 51 13 $1

In context: peer comparison

Among 22 peers in this city , average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$318
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 6 $96.13
Lilly USA, LLC 3 $49.62
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $38.64
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 1 $28.39
Novo Nordisk Inc 1 $21.40
ABBVIE INC. 1 $20.03
Phadia US Inc. 1 $17.56
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. 1 $17.56
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC 1 $15.01
PFIZER INC. 1 $14.08

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$318

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,109
Patients
772
Total drug cost
$389,538
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 478 118 $5,047
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 329 75 $4,677
Metformin Hcl Generic 303 79 $2,005
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 262 78 $2,137
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 229 62 $4,424
Montelukast Sodium Generic 212 63 $4,134
Omeprazole Generic 184 50 $2,577
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Brand 166 30 $197,063
Losartan Potassium Generic 159 46 $2,314
Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) Brand 157 37 $157,901

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Alex Blanco's medical specialty?
Dr. Alex Blanco practices Family Medicine Physician in Laredo, TX.
Where does Dr. Alex Blanco practice?
Dr. Alex Blanco practices at 10410 Medical Loop, Laredo, TX 780456612. Office phone: 9565238900.
What is Dr. Alex Blanco's NPI?
Dr. Alex Blanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962573055, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Alex Blanco accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Alex Blanco accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Alex Blanco commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS 80053); Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (HCPCS 80061). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.