Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Dennis Blanchette, D.O

Family Medicine · Orlando, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
1720 S ORANGE AVE, Orlando, FL 32806
4074269693
In practice since 2015 (11 years)
NPI: 1962894378 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Blanchette from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Blanchette

Dr. Dennis Blanchette is a family medicine in Orlando, FL, with 11 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blanchette performed 1,614 Medicare services across 1,254 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blanchette received a total of $12,555 from 48 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 780 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Blanchette is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 11 years in practice▲ Top 23% volume in FL$ $12,555 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,614
Medicare services
Top 23% in FL for family medicine
1,254
Unique beneficiaries
$40
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~147 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)469$42$153
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)388$47$225
Annual wellness visit, follow-up241$52$341
Blood draw (venipuncture)188$8$9
Urinalysis with microscopic exam64$3$14
Urine microalbumin (protein) analysis47$6$20
Flu vaccine, quadrivalent41$75$183
Flu vaccine administration41$30$75
Transitional care management services for problem of at least moderate complexity40$72$355
Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead22$11$67
Urinalysis, manual21$3$11
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes19$66$152
New patient office visit (45-59 min)18$77$358
Initial preventive physical examination; face-to-face visit, services limited to new beneficiary during the first 12 months of medicare enrollment15$146$481
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$12,555
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,794/year across 7 years
Top 3% in FL for family medicine
48
Companies
780
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$12,555 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$2,781
2023
$2,607
2022
$1,554
2021
$1,222
2020
$1,227
2019
$1,491
2018
$1,673

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Novo Nordisk Inc
$2,218
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,346
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,060
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$724
ABBVIE INC.
$714
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$684
PFIZER INC.
$662
AbbVie Inc.
$649
Amgen Inc.
$555
Abbott Laboratories
$507
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$346
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$292
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$240
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$209
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$177
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$156
Merz North America, Inc.
$151
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$147
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$145
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$143
Exact Sciences Corporation
$143
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$137
Allergan Inc.
$89
Dexcom, Inc.
$86
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$86
Phadia US Inc.
$74
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$71
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$67
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$66
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$64
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$63
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$59
Allergan, Inc.
$55
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$47
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
$44
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$40
Boston Scientific Corporation
$37
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$26
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$24
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$24
Bausch Health US, LLC
$20
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$18
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC
$16
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
Tolmar, Inc.
$16
Eisai Inc.
$14
Hologic, LLC
$14
SI-BONE, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 36.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 3% for family medicine in FL.

Equivalent to $778 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Family Medicines within 10 mi
1,028
Per 100K population
71.4
County median income
$77,011
Nearest hospital
ORLANDO HEALTH
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Blanchette is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in FL), and high industry engagement (low-engagement, top 3%).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Blanchette experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blanchette performed 469 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Blanchette receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blanchette received a total of $12,555 from 48 companies across 780 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Blanchette's costs compare to other family medicines in Orlando?
Dr. Blanchette's average Medicare payment per service is $40. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Blanchette) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →