MARTIN L BLANK MD
NPI 1477538601
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Philadelphia, PA

Active since December 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3400 SPRUCE STR., 6 SILVERSTEIN, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104(215) 662-2050 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Martin L Blank Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MARTIN L BLANK MD (NPI 1477538601) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD442522) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena, and is a graduate of Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477538601
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameMARTIN L BLANKCredential: MD
Location Address3400 SPRUCE STR., 6 SILVERSTEINPhiladelphia, PA 19104
Mailing Address3400 Spruce Str., 6 SilversteinPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · (215) 662-2050 · Fax (440) 879-0084
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMichigan State University College Of Human MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateDecember 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 2014
NPI 1477538601 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License Licensed in PA · MD442522
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License MD442522 (PA)
3400 SPRUCE STR., Philadelphia, PA 19104

Other Identifiers 3

Other000000125631OH · Anthem
Medicare UPING88741
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified7298471OH

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Martin L Blank Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5991735052
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070730000674
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
164 services94 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
92 services92 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
30 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena

Acute Care Hospitals · Alpena, MI
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number230036
Location1501 W Chisholm StAlpena, MI 49707 · Alpena County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Covenant Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Saginaw, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230070
Location1447 N HarrisonSaginaw, MI 48602 · Saginaw County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension St Mary's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saginaw, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number230077
Location800 S Washington AvenueSaginaw, MI 48601 · Saginaw County
Emergency services

Tawas St Joseph Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tawas City, MI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number230100
Location200 HemlockTawas City, MI 48764 · Iosco County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Standish, MI
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number231305
Location805 W Cedar StStandish, MI 48658 · Arenac County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19104 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$180.99 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $45.24 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Martin Blank's NPI number?

The NPI number for Martin Blank is 1477538601. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 9, 2005.

Where is Martin Blank located?

Martin Blank practices at 3400 Spruce Str. 6 Silverstein, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The listed phone number is (215) 662-2050.

What is Martin Blank's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Martin Blank enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Martin Blank is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Martin Blank accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Martin Blank as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Martin Blank affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Martin Blank is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Alpena, Covenant Medical Center, Ascension St Mary's Hospital, Tawas St Joseph Hospital and Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Martin Blank was last updated on May 7, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.