Quick answers
- Does W M. Blanchard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says W M. 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 W M. Blanchard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 239 Original Medicare patients and 397 services for W M. Blanchard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is W M. Blanchard's NPI number?
- 1841724390. 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 W M. 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 | 239 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 397 |
| Different services or procedures | 78 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (64447)37 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)26 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)24 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)23 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)16 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis61%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Diabetes36%
- Depression32%
Hospitals where W M. Blanchard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists W M. 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.
- Marion Communtiy HospitalOcala, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100212
Practice locations
Addresses where W M. Blanchard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4600 SW 46th CtOcala, FL 34474 (352) 291‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists W M. Blanchard as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sheridan Healthcorp Inc949 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Anesthesiologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Ocala
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ocala, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sheridan Healthcorp Inc
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) | 1841724390 |
| 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