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Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1990)

Professional interests include: headache, migraine

1801 North Loop W Suite 45
Houston, TX 77008

(713) 426-3337

Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD is a neurologist in Houston, TX specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1990 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Memorial Hermann and NEUROLOGY PRACTICE GROUP PLLC.

Office Locations

1801 North Loop W Suite 45
Houston, TX 77008

(713) 426-3337

(713) 861-4093

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Memorial Hermann

2711 Ferndale Street
Houston, TX 77098

(713) 426-3337

(713) 861-4093

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Some issues Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

In The News

“When the nerves in a region of your brain known as the prefrontal cortex are underdeveloped, you're more likely to develop violent, aggressive or impulsive tendencies, neurologist Dr Pamela Blake,...”—"Study claims skipping three foods could make you more violent", Daily Mail Online, May 2024

“Dr. Perry, working in tandem with neurologist Dr. Pamela Blake, learned of a connection between chronic daily headaches and scar tissue buildup on nerves under the scalp.”—"Texas Doctors Performing Groundbreaking Migraine Surgery", CBS News, July 2011

“Pamela Blake is an assistant professor of neurology at Georgetown University Medical Center and director of the university's Center for the Neurobiology of Aggression.”—"Trials and treatment", The Washington Times, July 2004

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

botulinum toxin injection

botulinum toxin injection for migraine

trigger point injection

In 2023, Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD had a list price for botulinum toxin injection, botulinum toxin injection for migraine, and trigger point injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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 10%

By Affordability:

chemodenervation

In 2023, Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD had a list price for chemodenervation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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 Volume:

chemodenervation

injections

trigger point injection

In 2012, Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD performed more chemodenervation, injections, and trigger point injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD treated as a neurologist in Houston, TX during 2012 were nerve block, pain management and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	297
injections	157
nerve block	271
pain management	157

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD treated as a neurologist in Houston, TX during 2013 were nerve block, pain management and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	314
injections	149
nerve block	251
pain management	149

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD in 2013

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD treated as a neurologist in Houston, TX during 2014 were nerve block, pain management and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	201
injections	50
nerve block	84
pain management	50

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD treated as a neurologist in Houston, TX during 2015 were nerve block, pain management and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	188
injections	26
nerve block	50
pain management	26

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD.

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	198

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD in 2015

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD treated as a neurologist in Houston, TX during 2016 were nerve block, injections, pain management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	205
injections	62
minimally invasive procedures	24
nerve block	75
pain management	38

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD treated as a neurologist in Houston, TX during 2017 were injections, pain management, nerve block and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	176
injections	69
minimally invasive procedures	23
nerve block	33
pain management	46

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD in 2017

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD treated as a neurologist in Houston, TX during 2018 were injections, pain management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	179
injections	66
minimally invasive procedures	22
pain management	44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD in 2018

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD treated as a neurologist in Houston, TX during 2019 were injections, pain management and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	198
injections	81
minimally invasive procedures	21
pain management	60

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD in 2019

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD treated as a neurologist in Houston, TX during 2020 were injections, pain management, minimally invasive procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	174
injections	95
minimally invasive procedures	40
pain management	55
preventive care	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD in 2020

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD treated as a neurologist in Houston, TX during 2021 were injections, minimally invasive procedures and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	155
injections	71
minimally invasive procedures	39
pain management	32

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD treated as a neurologist in Houston, TX during 2022 were injections, minimally invasive procedures and pain management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	175
injections	131
minimally invasive procedures	66
pain management	65

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	105
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD treated as a neurologist in Houston, TX were nerve block, injections, pain management and preventive care.

doctor visit	205
injections	87
minimally invasive procedures	33
nerve block	127
pain management	65
preventive care	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	96
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1990. She completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1990)

Residency: Washington Hospital Center (1994)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital

Memorial Hermann

NEUROLOGY PRACTICE GROUP PLLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Employers Health Network, Medicaid, Coventry, Cigna, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, First Health, WellPoint, WorkLink Worker's Comp, Community Health Choice Star, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, HMO Blue Texas, Aetna Memorial Hermann, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Community Hlth MCR D-SNP, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP and Community Health Choice Chip.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Pamela Y. Blake, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Employers Health Network

Medicaid

Coventry

Cigna

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

First Health

WellPoint

WorkLink Worker's Comp

Community Health Choice Star

Medicare Traditional

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

HMO Blue Texas

Aetna Memorial Hermann

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Community Hlth MCR D-SNP

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Community Health Choice Chip

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$6,729 BOTOX $6,333	QULIPTA $180	UBRELVY $152	$64
Allergan Inc.	$1,886 BOTOX $1,285	BOTOX CHRONIC MIGRAINE $150	UBRELVY $91	BOTOX-NEUROLOGY $60	ACZONE $49	Other $250
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$1,245 AJOVY $796	Zecuity $228	AMRIX $109	NUVIGIL $5	Unclassified $2	Other $105
Amgen Inc.	$498 Aimovig $361	$137
Lilly USA, LLC	$482 EMGALITY $402	REYVOW $80
Other	$2,076 ONZETRA Xsail $266	NURTEC ODT $257	TREXIMET $203	Cambia $200	BOTOX $146	Other $1,003

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,194
Consulting Fee	$4,725
Travel and Lodging	$953
Education	$42
Gift	$2

Biography

Dr. Pamela Blake's area of specialization is neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Dr. Blake attended George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Georgetown University School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Washington Hospital Center for residency. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Blake include migraine. She accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Employers Health Network. Dr. Blake is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital.