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- 10410 Medical Loop, Unit 3B, Laredo, TX 78045
About Dr. Blanco
Alex J. Blanco, MD practices family practice in Laredo, TX. Alex is a 1998 graduate of University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Alex is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Alex provided 1,132 services to 716 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals, and blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides). The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962573055.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (956) 523-8900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10410 MEDICAL LOOP UNIT 3B
Laredo, TX 78045
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,132 services · 716 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | Treatment | 90662 |
27 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
268 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
159 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
150 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
124 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | Lab test | 84443 |
114 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
86 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
65 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
48 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other family practices at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Laredo 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1998 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Blanco specialize in?
Dr. Blanco is a family practice in Laredo, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Blanco located?
Dr. Blanco is listed at 10410 Medical Loop Unit 3B, Laredo, TX 78045. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blanco's phone number?
The number on file is (956) 523-8900. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Blanco?
Dr. Blanco's National Provider Identifier is 1962573055. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Blanco go to medical school?
Dr. Blanco attended University of Texas Medical School at Houston, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Blanco have?
Dr. Blanco has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Blanco do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blanco provides treatments such as influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Blanco's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Blanco. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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