2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1649326521 M.D.
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MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in DEL RIO, Texas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
779
Medicare Part D claims · 221 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
89.551/100
▲ 6 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DEL RIO, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 779 claims across 221 beneficiaries — 13% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.551/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 89.551 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 779 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/25/2007

NPI 1649326521

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

779 74% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

MIPS final score

89.551/100 6.451000000000008% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Texas

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
89.551/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 89.551/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%89.6%
MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 89.551/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in DEL RIO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1649326521. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3809 VETERANS BLVD, DEL RIO, TX, 78840, with a listed phone of (830) 703-8555. NPI 1649326521 was issued on 01/25/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DI BLASI most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 779 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 221 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $107K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 89.551/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 80.226, Cost 69.5949), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

3809 VETERANS BLVD
DEL RIO, TX 78840

Provider Details

NPI 1649326521
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/25/2007

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

89.551
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
80.226
Quality
69.5949
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D.. To verify MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 779 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

779
Total Claims
$107K
Total Drug Cost
221
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,795
Total Day Supply
53,636
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$89K
Generic Drug Cost
$18K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.96
Gender Split
43% female / 57% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 65, 75-84: 91, 85+: 50

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
110
Atorvastatin Calcium
58
Lisinopril
53
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
52
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
46
Eliquis
Apixaban
45
Ranolazine Er
Ranolazine
39
Rosuvastatin Calcium
35
Carvedilol
32
Metoprolol Tartrate
31

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D.'s 779 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Texas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DI BLASI.

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D.'s specialty?
MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in DEL RIO, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. wrote 779 Medicare Part D claims totaling $107K in drug costs for 221 beneficiaries.
What is MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 89.551/100 (Quality: 80.226, Cost: 69.5949). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. located?
MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. is located at 3809 VETERANS BLVD, DEL RIO, TX, 78840. Phone: (830) 703-8555.
What is MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D.'s NPI number?
MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649326521, issued on 01/25/2007.
Does MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D.'s prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $89K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. accept Medicare?
MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 779 Part D claims and 221 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D.'s credentials?
MICHELE DI BLASI, M.D.'s NPI is 1649326521 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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