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DR. MICHAEL BLECHNER MD
NPI 1437485174
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Paterson, NJ

Active since October 31, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
703 MAIN ST, PATERSON, NJ 07503(973) 754-2550(973) 754-2548 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Michael Blechner Md NPPES

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

DR. MICHAEL BLECHNER MD (NPI 1437485174) is an individual pediatric pulmonology provider in Paterson, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA09774500) and active in the NPI registry since October 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2008).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437485174
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0214X
Provider Legal NameDR. MICHAEL BLECHNERCredential: MD
Location Address703 MAIN STPaterson, NJ 07503-2621
Mailing Address703 Main StPaterson, NJ 07503-2621
Phone(973) 754-2550
Fax(973) 754-2548
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateOctober 31, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 2015
✔ NPI 1437485174 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric PulmonologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0214X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA09774500
Definition
A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.
Also ListedPediatrics · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 2080S0012X · License 25MA09774500 (NJ)
703 MAIN ST, Paterson, NJ 07503
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Michael Blechner 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 ID3274837752
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160203000825
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Michael Blechner reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

St. Joseph's Healthcare, Inc.
Same address
Internal Medicine
703 MAIN ST, ST. JOSEPH'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Paterson, NJ 07503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Josephs Healthcare Inc
  • 372 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1497791297 (973) 754-2000
St Josephs Medical Group PC
Same address
Internal Medicine
703 MAIN ST
Paterson, NJ 07503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 317 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205425519 (973) 754-2000

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. SETAREH SHAMS MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-2700
ANTOINE MANSOURATI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-2000
KARWAN AMEEN MD
Internal Medicine
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (718) 334-4000
SAIF HASAN DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-2000
SUSAN MUGALU ANP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-0000
JONATHAN EDWARD MOVSIK
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-2000
DIANE E MCCLURE CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
703 MAIN ST
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-2555
STEPHEN MASSOOD M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
703 MAIN ST, ST. JOSEPH'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
PATERSON, NJ 07503
Passaic County (973) 754-2270

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 Michael Blechner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Blechner is 1437485174. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 31, 2009.

Where is Michael Blechner located?

Michael Blechner practices at 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503. The listed phone number is (973) 754-2550.

What is Michael Blechner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology, with taxonomy code 2080P0214X.

Is Michael Blechner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Michael Blechner 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Michael Blechner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Blechner reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: St. Joseph's Healthcare, Inc. (Paterson, NJ) and St Josephs Medical Group PC (Paterson, NJ). 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 Michael Blechner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Michael Blechner accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Michael Blechner 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 Michael Blechner was last updated on October 29, 2015. 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.