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Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD

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(Dr. Deidra Blanks, M.D.)

(102 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otology and Neurotology and Facial Plastic Surgery

East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine

1839 Quiet Cove
Fayetteville, NC 28304

(910) 323-1463

Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD is an otologist and neurotologist in Fayetteville, NC specializing in otology and neurotology and facial plastic surgery. She graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine. Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD is affiliated with FirstHealth of the Carolinas and Pinehurst Surgical Clinic.

Office Locations

1839 Quiet Cove
Fayetteville, NC 28304

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

ear procedures

hearing evaluation

pure-tone threshold audiometry

speech reception threshold

subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy

tympanometry

By Affordability:

allergen immunotherapy

diagnostic procedures

ear procedures

immunotherapy

injections

subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within North Carolina, Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD performed more ear procedures, hearing evaluation, pure-tone threshold audiometry, speech reception threshold (SRT), subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots), and tympanometry procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and she also had a list price for allergen immunotherapy, diagnostic procedures, ear procedures, immunotherapy, injections, and subcutaneous allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

ear wax removal

impacted ear wax removal

minimally invasive procedures

In 2012, Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD had a list price for ear wax removal, impacted ear wax removal, and minimally invasive procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within North Carolina. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Fayetteville, NC during 2014 were wound repair (e.g. stitches), minor procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD for Medicare patients.

minor procedures	23
plastic surgery procedures	17
reconstructive surgery	17
tissue transfer	17
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Fayetteville, NC during 2015 were wound repair (e.g. stitches), reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures and tissue transfer.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD for Medicare patients.

minor procedures	51
plastic surgery procedures	62
reconstructive surgery	62
tissue transfer	62
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	113

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	378
Female	170

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	52
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Fayetteville, NC during 2016 were wound repair (e.g. stitches), minor procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
minor procedures	61
plastic surgery procedures	43
reconstructive surgery	43
tissue transfer	43
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	104

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Fayetteville, NC during 2017 were wound repair (e.g. stitches), minor procedures, reconstructive surgery and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD for Medicare patients.

minor procedures	50
plastic surgery procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	11
tissue transfer	11
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	61

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	65

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD in 2017

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Fayetteville, NC during 2018 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	153
doctor visit	395
ear procedures	210
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	48
minimally invasive procedures	48

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	60
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	46
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Fayetteville, NC during 2019 were ear procedures, diagnostic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	155
doctor visit	362
ear procedures	186
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	64
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	34
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Fayetteville, NC during 2020 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	149
doctor visit	308
ear procedures	203
immunotherapy	284
injections	284
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	28
minimally invasive procedures	28

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	92
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	72
85 and over	26
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Fayetteville, NC during 2021 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	131
doctor visit	286
ear procedures	179
immunotherapy	265
injections	265
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	23
minimally invasive procedures	23

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	133

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	24
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	38
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Fayetteville, NC during 2022 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	149
doctor visit	324
ear procedures	216
immunotherapy	320
injections	320
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	40
minimally invasive procedures	40

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	63
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	28
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Fayetteville, NC during 2023 were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	174
doctor visit	263
ear procedures	217
immunotherapy	329
injections	329
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	141
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	22
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	42
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD treated as an otologist and neurotologist in Fayetteville, NC were immunotherapy, injections, ear procedures and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	151
doctor visit	219
ear procedures	201
immunotherapy	299
injections	299
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	33
minimally invasive procedures	33
minor procedures	46
plastic surgery procedures	33
reconstructive surgery	33
tissue transfer	33
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	79

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD.

**Gender**
Female	104
Male	113

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	29
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	87
Hispanic	2
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	19
75 to 84	62
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	109

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certified and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine

Residency: University of North Carolina (UNC) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certified

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

FirstHealth of the Carolinas

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 102 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fayetteville, NC.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Galderma Laboratories, L.P.	$64,067 $64,067
Merz North America, Inc.	$995 Asclera $361	Xeomin $316	Belotero $125	Radiesse $115	Bio-Serum $22	Other $56
Acclarent, Inc	$209 ACCLARENT NAVWIRE Sinus Navigation Guidewire $156	ACCLARENT AERA Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation System $36	TruDi Nav Cable $17
Aerin Medical Inc.	$174 Vivaer Airway Remodeling Stylus $58	RHINAER STYLUS $47	Vivaer RF Stylus $16	RHINAER $12	$41
GENZYME CORPORATION	$166 DUPIXENT $166
Other	$1,120 DUPIXENT $162	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $115	NUCALA $109	Xhance $108	Otovel $67	Other $558

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$56,550
Travel and Lodging	$5,674
Food and Beverage	$4,506

Biography

Dr. Deidra Blanks works as a facial plastic surgery and otology and neurotology. She studied medicine at East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Deidra A. Blanks, MD From 2012 - 2023

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