Russell Blankenburg, MD
Russell Blankenburg is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Brookfield, WI with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across WI can see Russell Blankenburg, MD in person in Brookfield or via virtual visit — no travel required. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 82.4/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 29% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Uses generic medications more than 70% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
- Federal MIPS score higher than 66% of MIPS-scored doctors in Wisconsin
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
17000 W North Ave Suite 200e, Brookfield, WI 53005-4423
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Wisconsin, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202382.4/100
Wisconsin avg: 82.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.2 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in WisconsinHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.15%
Wisconsin avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
3.15% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.1%
Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.3 pts)
Better than 70% of reporting doctors in WisconsinHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
314
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
952
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
9,855
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $653k
Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-17%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$25 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Russell Blankenburg's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.55 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine (Class of 1993)
Mailing address
17000 W North Ave, Brookfield, WI 53005-4423
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Russell Blankenburg
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Russell Blankenburg for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Brookfield required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Russell Blankenburg
Dr. Blankenburg is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Brookfield, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (262) 782-4270.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Russell Blankenburg
Practice Location
17000 W North Ave Suite 200e, Brookfield, WI 53005-4423
Mailing Address
17000 W North Ave, Brookfield, WI 53005-4423
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