Ricardo Blanco, M.D.
NPI 1356390371 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ricardo Blanco, M.D. is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1356390371).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356390371
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10460 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
713 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 187 | $90 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 170 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 57 | $162 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume94010 | 50 | $8 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 45 | $11 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 45 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 127 | 40 |
| Azithromycin | 88 | 34 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 87 | 43 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 80 | 41 |
| Prednisone | 64 | 23 |
| Methylprednisolone | 37 | 34 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 29 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$912 across 29 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-08
- Last updated
- 2011-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ricardo Blanco's NPI number?
- Ricardo Blanco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356390371, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ricardo Blanco's specialty?
- Ricardo Blanco is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ricardo Blanco located?
- Ricardo Blanco's practice location on file with NPPES is 1203 S Tyler St, Covington, LA 70433-2353.
- What is Ricardo Blanco's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ricardo Blanco is (985) 892-9143.
- Does Ricardo Blanco accept Medicare?
- Ricardo Blanco is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ricardo Blanco's NPI active?
- Yes — Ricardo Blanco's NPI (1356390371) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.