Quick answers
- Does Neil R. Blanchard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Neil R. Blanchard accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Neil R. Blanchard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 364 Original Medicare patients and 442 services for Neil R. Blanchard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Neil R. Blanchard's NPI number?
- 1396279923. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Neil R. Blanchard, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 364 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 442 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)190 services
- Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (00670)32 services
- Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement (01402)20 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)20 services
- Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter (64448)20 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety24%
- Depression23%
Hospitals where Neil R. Blanchard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Neil R. Blanchard at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450864
- Baylor University Medical CenterDallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450021
Practice locations
Addresses where Neil R. Blanchard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11937 US Hwy 271Tyler, TX 75708 (903) 877‑3451
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Neil R. Blanchard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- U S Anesthesia Partners of Texas, PA2,752 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Tyler
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tyler, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in U S Anesthesia Partners of Texas, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396279923 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians