Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Rafael Blanco, M. D.
Hematology · Tampa, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Blanco 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. Blanco
Dr. Rafael Blanco is a hematology specialist in Tampa, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blanco performed 39,300 Medicare services across 1,864 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blanco received a total of $16,183 from 75 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 570 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in hematology. 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. Blanco 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.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ 39,300 Medicare services
$16,183 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
None
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | 30523 | Clear | January 31, 2028 | — |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗39,300
Medicare services
Bottom 33% in FL for hematology
Lower Medicare volume may reflect subspecialty focus, hospital-based work, or a higher share of non-Medicare patients.
1,864
Unique beneficiaries
$5
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~2,068 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.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron infusion (Feraheme) An injection of ferumoxytol used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients not on dialysis. |
20,400 | $0 | $4 |
| Anti-nausea injection (aprepitant) | 4,680 | $1 | $5 |
| Epoetin alfa injection (Procrit) for anemia An injection of epoetin alfa containing 1000 units for use in patients not on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) dialysis. |
4,150 | $6 | $23 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
3,770 | $0 | $1 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
1,130 | $8 | $29 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
1,092 | $8 | $9 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
1,009 | $0 | $3 |
| Anti-nausea injection (Aloxi/palonosetron) | 710 | $1 | $28 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
360 | $96 | $339 |
| Intravenous injection of additional new drug or substance Administration of an additional new medication or substance directly into a vein. |
288 | $11 | $61 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
261 | $10 | $69 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
253 | $64 | $239 |
| Intravenous chemotherapy infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of chemotherapy medication directly into a vein. The procedure takes one hour or less to complete. |
188 | $96 | $378 |
| Office visit for established patient An office visit for an existing patient that may not require the healthcare professional to be present. |
138 | $17 | $59 |
| Additional hour of intravenous chemotherapy This code represents the administration of chemotherapy medication into a vein for each additional hour beyond the initial period. |
114 | $21 | $79 |
| Intravenous infusion, 1 hour or less Administration of medication or fluid directly into a vein for therapeutic, preventive, or diagnostic purposes. The procedure lasts one hour or less. |
84 | $46 | $189 |
| Diphenhydramine injection, up to 50 mg An injection of diphenhydramine hydrochloride, an antihistamine medication, administered in a dose of up to 50 milligrams. |
75 | $1 | $3 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
67 | $1 | $6 |
| Additional sequential IV infusion, 1 hour or less This code represents an additional intravenous infusion administered sequentially to a primary infusion. It covers the administration time of one hour or less. |
60 | $22 | $84 |
| Normal saline infusion, 1000 cc Administration of 1000 cc of normal saline solution into a vein. This procedure involves the intravenous delivery of a sterile saltwater solution. |
55 | $2 | $7 |
| Additional hour of intravenous hydration This code represents each additional hour of intravenous fluid administration beyond the initial hour. It is used to bill for extended hydration therapy. |
47 | $10 | $42 |
| Methylprednisolone injection, up to 40 mg An injection of methylprednisolone sodium succinate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of up to 40 mg. |
43 | $3 | $11 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
39 | $136 | $474 |
| CT scan of chest with contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest using a contrast dye to enhance the visibility of internal structures. |
35 | $61 | $344 |
| Intravenous hydration infusion, 31-60 minutes Administration of fluids into a vein to maintain hydration. This procedure involves an infusion lasting between 31 and 60 minutes. |
34 | $25 | $156 |
| Automated red blood cell count An automated laboratory test that measures the number of red blood cells in a blood sample. |
28 | $4 | $10 |
| Normal saline infusion, 500 ml Administration of sterile normal saline solution through an intravenous line. This procedure involves the infusion of a 500 ml unit of the solution. |
28 | $1 | $7 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan that uses dye to create detailed images of the abdomen and pelvis. This imaging test helps doctors examine internal organs and structures in these areas. |
26 | $158 | $550 |
| Fluorodeoxyglucose f-18 fdg, diagnostic, per study dose, up to 45 millicuries | 26 | $401 | $680 |
| Nuclear medicine scan from skull base to mid-thigh with CT A nuclear medicine imaging study covering the area from the base of the skull to the middle of the thighs, performed alongside a CT scan. |
24 | $1,098 | $3,706 |
| Venipuncture for blood collection A procedure to draw blood from a vein for medical testing or analysis. |
23 | $67 | $277 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
23 | $131 | $453 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
15 | $82 | $298 |
| CT scan of chest, without contrast A computed tomography scan of the chest area that uses X-rays to create detailed images without the use of contrast dye. |
13 | $43 | $350 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
12 | $2 | $8 |
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.
53.1% high complexity
38.8% medium
8.1% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,183
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,312/year across 7 years
Top 30% in FL for hematology
75
Companies
570
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
$15,225 (94.1%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$919 (5.7%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$39 (0.2%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$3,095
2023
$3,271
2022
$3,120
2021
$1,814
2020
$965
2019
$2,117
2018
$1,801
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$1,768
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$1,645
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$1,141
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,006
GENZYME CORPORATION
$966
Celgene Corporation
$620
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$614
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$586
TESARO, Inc.
$532
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$476
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$446
PFIZER INC.
$422
Exelixis Inc.
$418
Seagen Inc.
$366
Amgen Inc.
$337
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$327
Genentech USA, Inc.
$320
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc
$305
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$298
Kite Pharma, Inc.
$276
Eisai Inc.
$183
Sirtex Medical Inc
$177
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$176
Incyte Corporation
$174
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$173
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$167
ABBVIE INC.
$164
BeiGene USA, Inc.
$143
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
$124
Penumbra, Inc.
$112
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$112
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.
$109
Epizyme, Inc.,
$108
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$94
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$88
Pharmacyclics LLC, An AbbVie Company
$84
ARRAY BIOPHARMA INC
$76
Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
$60
Inari Medical, Inc.
$58
AbbVie Inc.
$56
Pharmacyclics LLC, an AbbVie Company
$52
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.
$47
EISAI INC.
$43
Ethicon US, LLC
$40
CSL Behring
$36
Seattle Genetics, Inc.
$36
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$35
AVEO Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$30
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$30
TAIHO ONCOLOGY, INC.
$29
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$29
EMD Serono, Inc.
$27
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$26
Taiho Oncology, Inc.
$26
Tempus AI, Inc
$25
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$25
Telix Pharmaceuticals
$25
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$23
SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC
$23
Genmab U.S., Inc.
$22
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$21
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
$21
GE HealthCare
$20
Legend Biotech USA Inc.
$20
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$19
MorphoSys, US Inc.
$17
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc.
$16
TG THERAPEUTICS, INC.
$14
MEDIVATION FIELD SOLUTIONS LLC
$14
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
ADC Therapeutics America, Inc.
$12
Blueprint Medicines Corporation
$12
SECURA BIO, INC.
$10
Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$5
Top 3 companies account for 28.1% 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 (94%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $41 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Hematologists within 10 mi
46
Per 100K population
3.1
County median income
$75,011
Nearest hospital
ST JOSEPHS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/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. Blanco is a mixed practice specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
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. Blanco experienced with iron infusion (feraheme)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blanco performed 20,400 iron infusion (feraheme) 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. Blanco receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blanco received a total of $16,183 from 75 companies across 570 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. Blanco's costs compare to other hematologists in Tampa?
Dr. Blanco's average Medicare payment per service is $5. 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. Blanco) 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 →
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