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NATHANIEL AIDAN BLECHER MD
NPI 1487215380
Ophthalmology in Palo Alto, CA

Active since June 23, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 PASTEUR DR, PALO ALTO, CA 94305(650) 723-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 4, 2025, Apr 25, 2024, Apr 10, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Nathaniel Aidan Blecher Md NPPES

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

NATHANIEL AIDAN BLECHER MD (NPI 1487215380) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (A202381) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487215380
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameNATHANIEL AIDAN BLECHERCredential: MD
Location Address300 PASTEUR DRPalo Alto, CA 94305-2200
Mailing Address300 Pasteur DrPalo Alto, CA 94305-2200 · (650) 723-4000
Phone(650) 723-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Pittsburgh School Of MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 25, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1487215380 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · A202381✔ Licensed in MO · A202381
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.
300 PASTEUR DR, Palo Alto, CA 94305
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11133 E Stanley BlvdLivermore, CA 94550-4200 · Phone (650) 723-6995
Location 22452 Watson CtPalo Alto, CA 94303-3216 · Phone (650) 723-6995

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

Nathaniel Aidan 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 ID7719213933
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250707002167
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 5

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
46 services45 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
36 services22 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
19 services18 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
17 services17 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.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94305 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
$156.67 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
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.

79.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.51

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.

PRISTA CHARUWORN MD
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
300 PASTEUR DR, ALWAY BUILD M211, MC 5187
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-6661
ANDREW CHARLES PICEL M.D
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
MATTHEW A WRIGHT M.D. PH.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
DR. QUAZI ZUBAIR AL-TARIQ M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
ANGIE DEE MURKINS NP
Nurse Practitioner
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
DR. JAMSHID GHAJAR MD PHD
Neurological Surgery
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000
SARA BAKHTARY M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
300 PASTEUR DR, LANE 235
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-5252
YU KUANG LAI MD
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000

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 Nathaniel Blecher's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nathaniel Blecher is 1487215380. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2019.

Where is Nathaniel Blecher located?

Nathaniel Blecher practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94305. The listed phone number is (650) 723-4000.

What is Nathaniel Blecher's specialty?

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

Is Nathaniel Blecher enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nathaniel 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nathaniel Blecher was last updated on August 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 months 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.