Active NPI 1992799423 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Kenneth R Blau , MD

Anesthesiology • Sarasota, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kenneth Blau, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Sarasota, FL. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine in 1981, Dr. Blau delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2653 STICKNEY POINT RD.

Dr. Blau is affiliated with Anesthesia Physician Solutions Of North Florida Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2653 Stickney Point Rd

Sarasota, FL 342316019

Telephone 9413428200

Fax 9413428201

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Anesthesia Group Of Sarasota Pa Facility NPI 1063471514

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Sarasota, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

45 Yrs +20.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.8 Yrs

State Avg: 27.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

88 Specialists

Practicing in Sarasota, FL (3533 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

93.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Blau (45 Years) 45 Yrs

Sarasota Specialty Average (24.8 Years) 24.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	15	15	$650.00	$44.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	13	13	$594.62	$45.23

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	25	25	$2204.73	$163.32
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$1652.40	$108.31
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	16	16	$571.00	$45.52
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	14	12	$3135.47	$216.46
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	13	13	$3422.35	$256.26
64450 Injection of anesthetic agent, other peripheral nerve or branch	11	11	$713.00	$34.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	51	51	$1129.10	$95.20
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	43	42	$218.00	$32.94
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum	23	23	$1644.35	$142.24
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	22	21	$1424.00	$68.83
00912 Anesthesia for removal of urinary bladder tumors including use of an endoscope	11	11	$1841.09	$155.06
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	11	11	$1246.00	$70.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	181	168	$1114.85	$92.38
00902 Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum	28	28	$1699.29	$143.50
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	22	22	$218.00	$32.60
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	13	13	$1246.00	$68.68
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	12	12	$1424.00	$67.31
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	11	11	$1441.82	$126.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra	180	167	$1097.44	$92.65
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	49	48	$2054.57	$180.96
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	32	32	$212.00	$32.50
64417 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into upper arm and shoulder nerve (axillary nerve)	19	19	$1389.00	$71.71
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	14	14	$1389.00	$66.71
00920 Anesthesia for other procedure on male genitals	12	12	$1646.17	$142.65

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License FL ME48742

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

043456600 (FL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

47815 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Anesthesia Physician Solutions Of North Florida Llc

700 W Oak St, Kissimmee, FL 347414996

Phone: 9549395000