MARK H BLECHER MD
NPI 1356343248
Ophthalmology in Philadelphia, PA

Active since August 11, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.33/100
CMS Quality Rating
1703 S BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148(215) 339-8100(215) 339-8103 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 10, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Mark H Blecher Md NPPES

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

MARK H BLECHER MD (NPI 1356343248) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD029459E) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wills Eye Hospital, and is a graduate of Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356343248
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameMARK H BLECHERCredential: MD
Location Address1703 S BROAD STPhiladelphia, PA 19148-1536
Mailing Address1703 S Broad StPhiladelphia, PA 19148-1536 · (215) 339-8100 · Fax (215) 339-8103
Fax(215) 339-8103
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateAugust 11, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 10, 2017
NPI 1356343248 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses Licensed in PA · MD029459E Licensed in NJ · 25MA05273000
Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

1703 S BROAD ST, Philadelphia, PA 19148

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINB40781
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified181037EUT

Accepted 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

Mark H Blecher 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 ID1951320589
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110221000175
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 2

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.

Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136
This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.
20 services18 patients
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
17 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Wills Eye Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390331
Location840 Walnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107 · Philadelphia County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19148 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
$137.17 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $34.29 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

88.33/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality91.67
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost69.44

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%71 patients5/55-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 12

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

Ophthalmology
1703 S BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1703 S BROAD ST, SUITE 300
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1703 S BROAD ST, STE 300
PHILA, PA 19148
Ophthalmology
1703 S BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA EYE ASSOCIATES
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
Physician Assistant
1703 S BROAD ST, STE. 300
PHILA, PA 19148
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1703 S BROAD ST, STE 300
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1703 S BROAD ST, SUITE 300
PHILA, PA 19148
Physician Assistant
1703 S BROAD ST, STE 300
PHILA, PA 19148

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 Mark Blecher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Mark Blecher is 1356343248. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 11, 2005.

Where is Mark Blecher located?

Mark Blecher practices at 1703 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148. The listed phone number is (215) 339-8100.

What is Mark Blecher's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Mark Blecher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Mark Blecher 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 Mark Blecher accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Mark Blecher 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.

Is Mark Blecher affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Mark Blecher is affiliated with Wills Eye Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Mark Blecher was last updated on March 10, 2017. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.