IRENE BLANCO MD – NPI #1104074244
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and "collagen" diseases.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

IRENE BLANCO is a physician located in CHICAGO, IL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1104074244 to IRENE BLANCO on September 03, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RR0500X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Oct 13, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for IRENE BLANCO below.

NPI Profile for
IRENE BLANCO

NPI Number
1104074244
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
IRENE BLANCO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
675 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 14-100
CHICAGO, IL 60611-5966
Phone: (312) 695-8628 Fax: (312) 695-0114
1 Other location(s):
1300 Morris Park Ave
Department of Rheumatology Forchheimer 701
Bronx, NY 10461-1900
Phone: (718) 430-2078
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 13, 2022

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RR0500X
- Internal Medicine / Rheumatology (Primary)		 NY 240409

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY - Graduated 1999
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
IRENE BLANCO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      251 E HURON ST
      CHICAGO, IL 60611

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