Martin Blank, MD
NPI 1477538601 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Philadelphia, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Martin Blank, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Philadelphia, PA (NPI 1477538601).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477538601
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD442522 (PA)
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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
286 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 164 | $75 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 92 | $165 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 30 | $125 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$165 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-09
- Last updated
- 2014-05-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Martin Blank's NPI number?
- Martin Blank's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477538601, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Martin Blank's specialty?
- Martin Blank is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Martin Blank located?
- Martin Blank's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 Spruce Str., Philadelphia, PA 19104.
- What is Martin Blank's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Martin Blank is (215) 662-2050.
- Does Martin Blank accept Medicare?
- Martin Blank is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Martin Blank's NPI active?
- Yes — Martin Blank's NPI (1477538601) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.