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LINDLEY T BLISS MD
NPI 1003979188
Hospitalist in Phoenix, AZ

Active since December 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
350 W THOMAS RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85013(602) 615-5672(902) 978-0158 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 18, 2025, May 5, 2023, Mar 16, 2023 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Lindley T Bliss Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LINDLEY T BLISS MD (NPI 1003979188) is an individual hospitalist provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (30397) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003979188
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameLINDLEY T BLISSCredential: MD
Location Address350 W THOMAS RDPhoenix, AZ 85013-4409
Mailing AddressPo Box 29048Phoenix, AZ 85038-9048 · (602) 615-5672 · Fax (602) 978-0158
Phone(602) 615-5672
Fax(902) 978-0158
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal)Graduated 2000
Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 18, 2025
✔ NPI 1003979188 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 30397
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
350 W THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85013
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Other Identifiers 6

Other759342AZ · Mercy Care
OtherP02958AZ · Phoenix Health Plan
Medicaid386619AZ
OtherP00070361AZ · Railroad Medicare
OtherAZ0733030AZ · Blue Cross
Medicaid759342AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Lindley T Bliss Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2062435274
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060112001017
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
1,572 services298 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
107 services90 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
106 services53 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
88 services77 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
85 services84 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
55 services55 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85013 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
87%319 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. JASPREET SIAN M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Maricopa County (602) 406-3540
BRANDON ROBERT MAY
Psychiatry & Neurology (Vascular Neurology)
350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Maricopa County (602) 406-6262
DR. JACOB WESLEY SANDERS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Maricopa County (602) 406-6262
SANFORD ORNSTEIN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Maricopa County (602) 406-3430
DR. TILINA N. HU MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
350 W THOMAS RD, RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Maricopa County (602) 406-3430
JASON AARON BESTE M.D.
Hospitalist
350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Maricopa County (602) 406-5590
JOEL JAMES HAYDEN MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Maricopa County (602) 406-3430
SARAH BAHSAS
Family Medicine
350 W THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Maricopa County (602) 406-3350

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Lindley Bliss's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lindley Bliss is 1003979188. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2006.

Where is Lindley Bliss located?

Lindley Bliss practices at 350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013. The listed phone number is (602) 615-5672.

What is Lindley Bliss's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Lindley Bliss enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lindley Bliss is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Lindley Bliss accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Lindley Bliss as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lindley Bliss was last updated on February 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.