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DR. GARY BLECHMAN M.D.
NPI 1215982392
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Columbia, MD

Active since May 24, 2006PECOS Enrolled
5755 CEDAR LN, HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL, COLUMBIA, MD 21044(410) 740-7559(410) 884-4584 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: May 8, 2024, Apr 3, 2024, Feb 15, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Gary Blechman M.d. NPPES

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

DR. GARY BLECHMAN M.D. (NPI 1215982392) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Columbia, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D39917) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215982392
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. GARY BLECHMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address5755 CEDAR LN, HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITALColumbia, MD 21044-2912
Mailing Address3408 Fallstaff RdBaltimore, MD 21215-1725 · (410) 740-7559 · Fax (410) 884-4584
Phone(410) 740-7559
Fax(410) 884-4584
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 8, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1215982392 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · D39917✔ Licensed in TX · T9292✔ Licensed in PA · MD480399
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
5755 CEDAR LN, Columbia, MD 21044
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1700 E Marshall AveLongview, TX 75601-5580 · Phone (903) 315-1488
Location 21500 Highlands DrLititz, PA 17543-7694 · Phone (717) 625-5463

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid068801100MD

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Gary Blechman M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Gary Blechman reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Johns Hopkins University
17 mi
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
600 N WOLFE ST
Baltimore, MD 21287
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1912661182 (410) 502-2037
Medstar Medical Group II LLC
19 mi
General Practice
5601 LOCH RAVEN BLVD, RUSSELL MORGAN BLDG 3RD FL
Baltimore, MD 21239
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 2,602 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184046187 (443) 444-5606
Pinnacle Health Medical Services
38 mi
Family Medicine
2201 BRUNSWICK DR STE 1200
Hanover, PA 17331
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 1,902 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1619535119 (717) 637-0470
Scranton Quincy Clinic Company LLC
165 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
521 MT PLEASANT DR, SUITE 101
Scranton, PA 18503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1548547946 (570) 346-7338

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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. WYNNE BREED M.D.
Emergency Medicine
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 740-7777
DR. LUCAS E NIKKEL M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (443) 546-1570
ANAM BUTT MD
Family Medicine
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 740-7890
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Emergency Medicine
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 740-7777
MOHAMMED R GHEBA M.D.
Surgery
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (443) 718-3160
MRS. TONI MARIE KELLER PA-C
Physician Assistant
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 720-8000
CEDAR HOUSE PHYSICIANS
Emergency Medicine
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 740-7890
MS. NANCY ELENA ACS LCSW-C
Social Worker (Clinical)
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 740-7890

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 Gary Blechman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Blechman is 1215982392. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2006.

Where is Gary Blechman located?

Gary Blechman practices at 5755 Cedar Ln Howard County General Hospital, Columbia, MD 21044. The listed phone number is (410) 740-7559.

What is Gary Blechman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Gary Blechman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Blechman is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Gary Blechman's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Gary Blechman reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD), Medstar Medical Group II LLC (Baltimore, MD), Pinnacle Health Medical Services (Hanover, PA) and Scranton Quincy Clinic Company LLC (Scranton, PA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Gary Blechman's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Gary Blechman accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Health list Gary Blechman 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 Gary Blechman was last updated on May 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.