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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: August 30, 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, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

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.

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
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
MRS. KATHRYN PARSONS SCOTT L.S.W.
Social Worker (Clinical)
5755 CEDAR LN
COLUMBIA, MD 21044
Howard County (410) 920-8695

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.

What insurance does Gary Blechman accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and HMO Louisiana 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.