Quick answers
- Does Zalmen Blanck accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Zalmen Blanck 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 Zalmen Blanck see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 395 Original Medicare patients and 1,947 services for Zalmen Blanck. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Zalmen Blanck's NPI number?
- 1912976481. 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 Zalmen Blanck, 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 | 395 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,947 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)378 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)370 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)150 services
- Programming of dual lead pacemaker system (93280)147 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)127 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%
- Atrial fibrillation62%
- Ischemic heart disease57%
- Diabetes52%
- Arthritis47%
Hospitals where Zalmen Blanck works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Zalmen Blanck 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.
- CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical CenterSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450237
- Methodist HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450388
Practice locations
Addresses where Zalmen Blanck is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 11212 State Hwy 151San Antonio, TX 78251 (210) 703‑8000
- 1200 Brooklyn Ave, Suite 120San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 271‑7266
- 1310 McCullough AveSan Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 757‑2200
- 333 N Santa Rosa StSan Antonio, TX 78207 (210) 704‑2187
- 3922 Wiseman Blvd, Bldg IISan Antonio, TX 78251 (210) 281‑9800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Zalmen Blanck as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Methodist Physician Practices PLLC175 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Methodist Physician Practices PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 (41 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912976481 |
| 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