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Urology

Andrew J. Blazek, MD

Works at hospitals in Corning, IA · Omaha, NE · Clarinda, IA … · Iowa, Nebraska

Summary

Dr. Andrew J. Blazek, MD is a urologist at 1 Jack Foster Dr, Shenandoah, IA 51601. Phone: (712) 246-7240. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Andrew J. Blazek had 122 Original Medicare patients and 1,688 services. NPI 1881259489. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Andrew J. Blazek, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Andrew J. Blazek accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Andrew J. Blazek 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 Andrew J. Blazek see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 122 Original Medicare patients and 1,688 services for Andrew J. Blazek. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Andrew J. Blazek's NPI number?
1881259489. 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 Andrew J. Blazek, 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 patients122
Services billed to Medicare1,688
Different services or procedures52
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,240 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)62 services
  3. Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding (51798)54 services
  4. Automated urinalysis test (81003)53 services
  5. Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)30 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure71%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Chronic kidney disease30%

Hospitals where Andrew J. Blazek works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Andrew J. Blazek 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.

  • CHI Health - Mercy CorningCorning, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161304
  • CHI Health LakesideOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280130
  • Clarinda Regional Health CenterClarinda, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161352
  • Shenandoah Medical CenterShenandoah, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161366
  • The Nebraska Methodist HospitalOmaha, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280040

Practice locations

Addresses where Andrew J. Blazek is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Andrew J. Blazek as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • UNMC Physicians1,518 clinicians in the group
  • Shenandoah Medical Center54 clinicians in the group
  • Urology Center PC41 clinicians in the group
  • Alegent Health - Mercy Hospital Corning Iowa21 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other urologists in Iowa

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in UNMC Physicians

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Nebraska College Of Medicine
Graduation year2019 (7 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1881259489
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians