Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Michael Blanc, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology · San Angelo, TX
Practice pattern: Cardiac Imaging
— Practice with significant diagnostic imaging and stress testing
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Blanc
Dr. Michael Blanc is an interventional cardiology specialist in San Angelo, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Blanc performed 6,756 Medicare services across 5,604 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Blanc received a total of $19,650 from 37 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 410 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in interventional cardiology. 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. Blanc 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
▲ Top 7% volume in TX
$19,650 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗6,756
Medicare services
Top 7% in TX for interventional cardiology
5,604
Unique beneficiaries
$55
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~356 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKG interpretation and report A standard electrocardiogram test that records the heart's electrical activity using at least 12 leads. The service includes a professional interpretation of the results and a written report. |
1,195 | $6 | $24 |
| 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. |
979 | $81 | $365 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound of the heart that uses color to show blood flow, rate, direction, and valve function. |
919 | $50 | $357 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
371 | $9 | $43 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while monitoring the electrocardiogram, with physician review of the results. |
324 | $10 | $41 |
| Nuclear stress test of heart muscle A nuclear medicine imaging test that evaluates blood flow to the heart muscle at rest and during stress using a special camera. |
314 | $57 | $222 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
268 | $9 | $143 |
| Remote pacemaker monitoring, 90 days Remote assessment of a pacemaker system, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless devices, performed up to 90 days apart. |
255 | $22 | $86 |
| 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. |
210 | $103 | $480 |
| Cardiac rhythm monitor programming Adjustment and configuration of an implanted cardiac rhythm monitoring device to ensure proper operation and data collection. |
157 | $19 | $74 |
| Cardiac catheterization | 133 | $181 | $1,925 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
129 | $129 | $509 |
| Continuous EKG monitoring review, 48-7 days Review and interpretation of continuous external EKG recordings lasting more than 48 hours up to 7 days. |
117 | $18 | $67 |
| Pacemaker system evaluation Assessment of a pacemaker device, including single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless systems. |
108 | $15 | $113 |
| 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. |
90 | $51 | $257 |
| External EKG monitoring, 8-15 days Continuous external electrocardiogram recording and review over a period of 8 to 15 days to monitor heart rhythm. |
89 | $19 | $74 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
89 | $28 | $318 |
| Coronary stent placement A procedure to insert a stent into a coronary artery or its branch to keep it open, using balloon dilation during the process. |
82 | $395 | $1,641 |
| Remote evaluation of implantable defibrillator system Remote assessment of a single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system within 90 days of the previous evaluation. |
77 | $26 | $108 |
| Pacemaker programming, dual lead system Adjustment and configuration of a dual-lead pacemaker device to ensure proper operation and settings. |
75 | $26 | $134 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
65 | $61 | $226 |
| Ultrasound of heart blood vessel or graft An ultrasound exam to evaluate blood flow in a heart blood vessel or graft, including a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
59 | $70 | $310 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
49 | $11 | $40 |
| Additional heart vessel ultrasound evaluation An additional ultrasound assessment of a specific heart blood vessel or graft, including radiologist review. |
46 | $56 | $246 |
| Insertion of tube in right and left heart chambers and coronary artery for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 45 | $237 | $1,036 |
| 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. |
38 | $60 | $328 |
| Implantable defibrillator system check A check of the implanted defibrillator device to ensure it is functioning correctly. This evaluation covers single, dual, or multiple lead systems. |
35 | $26 | $106 |
| Transesophageal echocardiogram An ultrasound of the heart performed using a probe inserted into the esophagus to obtain detailed images of heart structures and function. |
35 | $81 | $510 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
35 | $24 | $359 |
| Intravascular ultrasound of heart vessel, initial An ultrasound procedure used to evaluate a blood vessel within the heart during a diagnostic or treatment procedure. |
32 | $53 | $245 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, high complexity Subsequent hospital inpatient or observation care for an existing patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 50 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
31 | $90 | $341 |
| External shock to heart to regulate heart beat A procedure that delivers an electric shock to the heart from outside the body to restore a normal heart rhythm. |
25 | $81 | $450 |
| Follow-up heart ultrasound An ultrasound of the heart performed to monitor or reassess a previously identified condition or treatment progress. |
23 | $19 | $198 |
| Echocardiogram with color Doppler An ultrasound of the heart that uses color imaging to visualize blood flow, measure flow rate, and assess valve function. |
23 | $2 | $54 |
| Stress echocardiogram with ECG monitoring An ultrasound of the heart performed while monitoring heart rhythm during rest, exercise, or medication-induced stress, followed by a review and report of the findings. |
23 | $60 | $463 |
| Coronary angiography A procedure to insert a tube into a coronary artery to capture diagnostic images of the heart's blood vessels. |
22 | $122 | $1,487 |
| Echocardiogram, transthoracic An ultrasound test that uses sound waves to create images of the heart's blood flow, valves, and chambers. |
21 | $14 | $126 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
20 | $27 | $423 |
| Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG A heart stress test performed using exercise or medication while an electrocardiogram is monitored under physician supervision. |
19 | $16 | $62 |
| Pacemaker insertion with heart chamber electrodes A surgical procedure to implant a pacemaker device and place electrodes into the upper and lower chambers of the heart to regulate heart rhythm. |
18 | $388 | $1,450 |
| Continuous ECG monitoring, up to 30 days Continuous heart rhythm monitoring for up to 30 days, including professional review and reporting of the results. |
18 | $19 | $73 |
| Insertion of tube in left lower heart chamber, coronary artery and bypass graft for diagnosis with review by radiologist | 18 | $171 | $2,439 |
| Ultrasound of blood vessel, initial vessel An ultrasound exam of a blood vessel that includes a radiologist's review of the initial vessel. |
14 | $66 | $2,709 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
14 | $100 | $386 |
| Aortography with contrast and radiologist review An imaging procedure using contrast dye to visualize the aorta above the heart valve, including professional review by a radiologist. |
13 | $27 | $126 |
| Right heart catheterization A procedure where a thin, flexible tube is inserted into the right side of the heart to measure pressure and oxygen levels. |
12 | $69 | $1,408 |
| Insertion of implantable heart rhythm monitor A small device is placed under the skin to continuously record the heart's electrical activity. This helps detect irregular heart rhythms that may not appear during a standard office visit. |
11 | $3,292 | $12,292 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
11 | $16 | $212 |
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.
25.9% high complexity
16.5% medium
57.5% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$19,650
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,807/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for interventional cardiology
37
Companies
410
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
$13,261 (67.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$6,389 (32.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,736
2023
$3,802
2022
$1,615
2021
$1,010
2020
$504
2019
$8,552
2018
$1,432
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$6,071
Abbott Laboratories
$3,134
Penumbra, Inc.
$2,147
ABIOMED
$1,978
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$1,026
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$586
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$578
Medtronic, Inc.
$480
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp)
$415
Amgen Inc.
$360
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$285
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$278
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$255
PFIZER INC.
$246
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$236
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$236
ShockWave Medical, Inc
$234
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$176
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$143
Philips North America LLC
$140
HeartFlow, Inc.
$134
Boston Scientific Corporation
$75
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$74
Allergan Inc.
$55
Novo Nordisk Inc
$55
Lundbeck LLC
$46
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$40
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$26
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$23
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
United Therapeutics Corporation
$16
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$16
SCPHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$15
Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, Inc.
$15
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$15
Chiesi USA, Inc.
$14
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Top 3 companies account for 57.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(0843) Laser Parts Other · (4067) Tack Endovascular Systems BTK · (5028) IGT D Systems Und · (6571) Eagle Eye · (6575) Coronary Undivided · (6576) Laser service and other · (6585) Omniwire · (7999) SRC Undivided · (8334) IGT D Peripheral · (9266) ELCA · (9267) AngioSculpt CV RX · (9281) Turbo Elite · (DD1) Duo Hybrid · ABSOLUTE PRO · AMPLATZER · ASSURITY · AVEIR · Allure CRT Pacemaker · Amplia MRI · AngioSculpt PCA · Assurity Pacemaker · Azure · BRILINTA · BYSTOLIC · CAMZYOS · CARDIOMEMS · CARDIVA VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F · CHANTIX · CONFIRM RX · COROFLOW · ClosureFast · Cobalt · Confirm Rx · Corlanor · Coronary Orbital Atherectomy System · ELIQUIS · EMBOSHIELD NAV6 · ENTRESTO · ESPRIT · Edarbi · FARXIGA · FFRct · FLEXITOUCH · FUROSCIX · Flexitouch Plus · GALLANT · HI-TORQUE COMMAND · HawkOne · IGT D Peripheral · IGT_D Peripheral · IN.PACT Admiral · IVUS Systems · Impella · Indigo System · JARDIANCE · JETI · JETI ALL IN ONE NON-STERILE KIT · JOT DX · KENGREAL · LEQVIO · LEXISCAN · LINZESS · LifeVest · MERLIN@HOME · MICRA · MINI TREK · MULTAQ · Merlin Connectivity and Remote · Mitra Clip system · NC TREK NEO · NORTHERA · OMNILINK ELITE · ONYX FRONTIER · OPSUMIT · OPTIS · Optisure Defibrillation ICD Lead · Ozempic · PERCLOSE PROGLIDE · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PRADAXA · PRALUENT · PRESSUREWIRE · Pacemakers · Repatha · Resolute · Reveal LINQ · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SUPERA · SYMPLICITY G3 · SYNERGY · Shockwave IVL System with the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter · THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT · Telescope · Unify Assura CRT Defibrillator · VENASEAL · VENOVO · VERQUVO · Vascepa · Vascular Lithotripsy · VenaSeal · WALLSTENT · WATCHMAN Access System · XARELTO · XIENCE ALPINE · XIENCE SIERRA · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent · Xience Sierra Coronary Stent System
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 (68%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $291 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Interventional cardiologists within 10 mi
2
Per 100K population
1.7
County median income
$66,254
Nearest hospital
RIVER CREST HOSP
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. Blanc is a cardiac imaging specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 7% in TX), 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. Blanc experienced with ekg interpretation and report?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Blanc performed 1,195 ekg interpretation and report 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. Blanc receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Blanc received a total of $19,650 from 37 companies across 410 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. Blanc's costs compare to other interventional cardiologists in San Angelo?
Dr. Blanc's average Medicare payment per service is $55. 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. Blanc) 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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