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LANCE NICHOLAS BLAU M.D.
NPI 1649530668
Internal Medicine in Boardman, OH

Active since May 23, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8401 MARKET ST, BOARDMAN, OH 44512(330) 729-4298(330) 729-1897 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 9, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Lance Nicholas Blau M.d. NPPES

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

LANCE NICHOLAS BLAU M.D. (NPI 1649530668) is an individual internal medicine provider in Boardman, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.138164) and active in the NPI registry since May 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649530668
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameLANCE NICHOLAS BLAUCredential: M.D.
Location Address8401 MARKET STBoardman, OH 44512-6725
Mailing Address8401 Market StBoardman, OH 44512-6725 · (330) 729-4298 · Fax (330) 729-1897
Phone(330) 729-4298
Fax(330) 729-1897
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 9, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 9, 2026
✔ NPI 1649530668 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in OH · 35.138164✔ Licensed in TX · S5848
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 17206 (FL)
8401 MARKET ST, Boardman, OH 44512
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lance Nicholas Blau M.d. 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 ID8921435108
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200625001792
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44512 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
92%309 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MRS. JESSICA HARRIMAN AUSTIN DO
Internal Medicine
8401 MARKET ST
BOARDMAN, OH 44512
Mahoning County (330) 729-4298
DR. JEROME CHELLIAH MD, MPH
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8401 MARKET ST
BOARDMAN, OH 44512
Mahoning County (330) 729-4350
SHREY PATEL DO
Emergency Medicine
8401 MARKET ST
BOARDMAN, OH 44512
Mahoning County (330) 729-7960
BENJAMIN MINER
Emergency Medicine
8401 MARKET ST
BOARDMAN, OH 44512
Mahoning County (330) 729-8757
DR. JEANINE AWAD-SPIRTOS M.D.
Emergency Medicine
8401 MARKET ST
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512
Mahoning County (330) 729-2929
ANTONIUS SUSATYO HADI MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
8401 MARKET ST
BOARDMAN, OH 44512
Mahoning County (330) 729-4350
ROBERT KOLLER DO
Family Medicine
8401 MARKET ST
BOARDMAN, OH 44512
Mahoning County (330) 729-4298
MISS AMBER HUNKUS APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
8401 MARKET ST
YOUNGSTOWN, OH 44512
Mahoning County (330) 729-4298

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 Lance Blau's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lance Blau is 1649530668. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2012.

Where is Lance Blau located?

Lance Blau practices at 8401 Market St, Boardman, OH 44512. The listed phone number is (330) 729-4298.

What is Lance Blau's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Lance Blau enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lance Blau 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 Lance Blau accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Lance Blau 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 Lance Blau affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lance Blau is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lance Blau was last updated on February 9, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months 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.