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DR. MATTHEW BLOCK MD
NPI 1417997172
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Laurinburg, NC

Active since June 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare AssignmentCLIA 34D0996139 · Waiver
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
1601 MEDICAL DR, LAURINBURG, NC 28352(910) 277-7858(910) 277-8286 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Matthew Block Md NPPES

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

DR. MATTHEW BLOCK MD (NPI 1417997172) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Laurinburg, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200100308) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through December 7, 2026, and is affiliated with Scotland Memorial Hospital.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417997172
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameDR. MATTHEW BLOCKCredential: MD
Location Address1601 MEDICAL DRLaurinburg, NC 28352-5525
Mailing Address1601 Medical DrLaurinburg, NC 28352-5525 · (910) 277-7858 · Fax (910) 277-8286
Phone(910) 277-7858
Fax(910) 277-8286
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew York University School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJune 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 2014
✔ NPI 1417997172 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200100308
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
1601 MEDICAL DR, Laurinburg, NC 28352
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid891287PNC
Medicare PIN2285874CNC
Medicare UPINF67417NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and more.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

Dr. Matthew Block 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 ID6608911706
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100301000360
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.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 34D0996139

Matthew Block Md-Scotland Cardiology PA · Laurinburg, NC
Active · expires Dec 7, 2026
CLIA Number34D0996139
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateDecember 8, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateDecember 7, 2026
Laboratory DirectorMatthew Block MD
Laboratory Phone(910) 277-7858
Laboratory LocationMatthew Block Md-Scotland Cardiology PA1601 B Medical Drive, Laurinburg, NC 28352
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 14

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
414 services291 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
405 services262 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
342 services283 patients
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional 99211
This service involves an outpatient visit for established patients who may not need direct interaction with a healthcare professional. It could include reviewing test results, monitoring existing conditions, or adjusting treatment plans. It's typically done remotely, ensuring your comfort and convenience.
113 services42 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
98 services74 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
46 services44 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Scotland Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Laurinburg, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340008
Location500 Lauchwood DrLaurinburg, NC 28352 · Scotland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28352 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

Reported Quality Measures

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) seen within a 12 month period who were prescribed aspirin or clopidogrel
82%822 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%4,430 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
91%601 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
0%1,013 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
20%245 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
95%1,231 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
95%1,013 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
2%1,013 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
6 suppliers11 claims11 services$23.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device A7038
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
7 suppliers18 claims84 services$3.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$21.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device E0601
DME-Other DME · category DE001N
3 suppliers27 claims27 services$39.09 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$119.27 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

SCOTLAND CARDIOLOGY PA
Specialist
1601 MEDICAL DR
LAURINBURG, NC 28352
Scotland County (910) 277-7858

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 Matthew Block's NPI number?

The NPI number for Matthew Block is 1417997172. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2006.

Where is Matthew Block located?

Matthew Block practices at 1601 Medical Dr, Laurinburg, NC 28352. The listed phone number is (910) 277-7858.

What is Matthew Block's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Matthew Block enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Matthew Block 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.

Does Matthew Block hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 34D0996139) is associated with this NPI, valid through December 7, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Matthew Block accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and First Choice Next list Matthew Block 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 Matthew Block affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Matthew Block is affiliated with Scotland Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Matthew Block was last updated on September 18, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.