2026 NPPES data Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist NPI 1366620635 DPM
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SANDRA BLANCO, DPM

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist in BROWNSVILLE, 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 537 beneficiaries · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist avg: 309
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$651.28
18 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SANDRA BLANCO, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in BROWNSVILLE, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 2K claims across 537 beneficiaries — 2% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $651.28 across 18 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: SANDRA BLANCO, DPM filed 1,964 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across BROWNSVILLE, Texas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SANDRA BLANCO, DPM at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/08/2008

NPI 1366620635

Primary specialty

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist

Mid-sized

8,920 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,964 536% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 309

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Texas

1. Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist share within Texas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

SANDRA BLANCO, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider practicing in BROWNSVILLE, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1366620635. 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.

SANDRA BLANCO, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 5700 N EXPRESSWAY # 83, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78526, with a listed phone of (956) 504-1469. NPI 1366620635 was issued on 02/08/2008. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLANCO 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 1,964 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 537 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $129K in drug spend, split 2% brand-name and 98% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%. 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.

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,920 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 309 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

5700 N EXPRESSWAY # 83
BROWNSVILLE, TX 78526

Provider Details

NPI 1366620635
Specialty Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Female
NPI Issued 02/08/2008

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for SANDRA BLANCO, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$651

Largest payer

Smith+Nephew, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

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 SANDRA BLANCO, DPM. To verify SANDRA BLANCO, DPM'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 · Generic-heavy

SANDRA BLANCO, DPM — brand share 2.0%
Specialty average (est.)

2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 1,964 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.

1,964
Total Claims
$129K
Total Drug Cost
537
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,558
Total Day Supply
66,296
Brand vs Generic
2% brand / 98% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$40K
Generic Drug Cost
$89K
Opioid Claims
79 (4.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
278

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.73
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 97, 65-74: 213, 75-84: 169, 85+: 58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clotrimazole
488
Ketoconazole
320
Ammonium Lactate
203
Gabapentin
120
Halobetasol Propionate
113
Levofloxacin
73
Tramadol Hcl
55
Cephalexin
51
Pregabalin
49
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
46

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

Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Overview

How SANDRA BLANCO, DPM fits within the Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist landscape nationally.

8,920
Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in US
53
States with Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist
309
Avg Claims per Provider

SANDRA BLANCO, DPM's 1,964 claims are above the specialty average of 309.

Nearby Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist Providers in Texas

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

Compare Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SANDRA BLANCO, DPM's specialty?
SANDRA BLANCO, DPM specializes in Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist and practices in BROWNSVILLE, Texas. Credentials: DPM.
How much does SANDRA BLANCO, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SANDRA BLANCO, DPM wrote 1,964 Medicare Part D claims totaling $129K in drug costs for 537 beneficiaries.
Where is SANDRA BLANCO, DPM located?
SANDRA BLANCO, DPM is located at 5700 N EXPRESSWAY # 83, BROWNSVILLE, TX, 78526. Phone: (956) 504-1469.
What is SANDRA BLANCO, DPM's NPI number?
SANDRA BLANCO, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366620635, issued on 02/08/2008.
Does SANDRA BLANCO, DPM prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SANDRA BLANCO, DPM's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $40K in brand drug costs.
Does SANDRA BLANCO, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, SANDRA BLANCO, DPM had 79 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.0%.
How many Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 8,920 Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist providers across 53 states in the US. The average Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider writes 309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SANDRA BLANCO, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SANDRA BLANCO, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clotrimazole, Ketoconazole, Ammonium Lactate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SANDRA BLANCO, DPM accept Medicare?
SANDRA BLANCO, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,964 Part D claims and 537 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SANDRA BLANCO, DPM's credentials?
SANDRA BLANCO, DPM's NPI is 1366620635 with credentials DPM. 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.
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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