Michael Blank, MD
NPI 1710926985 · Infectious Disease Physician · Sandusky, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Blank, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Sandusky, OH (NPI 1710926985).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710926985
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35-08-6360 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
923 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 303 | $73 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 233 | $125 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 227 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 82 | $85 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 43 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 88 | 25 |
| Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudinebrand: Dovato | 62 | — |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy | 42 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 41 | 17 |
| Dolutegravir/Rilpivirinebrand: Juluca | 40 | — |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 32 | — |
| Ertapenem Sodiumbrand: Ertapenem | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$867 across 56 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
- 2006-06-05
- Last updated
- 2012-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Blank's NPI number?
- Michael Blank's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710926985, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Blank's specialty?
- Michael Blank is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Blank located?
- Michael Blank's practice location on file with NPPES is 1912 Hayes Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870-4736.
- What is Michael Blank's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Blank is (419) 557-6780.
- Does Michael Blank accept Medicare?
- Michael Blank is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Blank's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Blank's NPI (1710926985) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.