DR. ERIC BLACHER M.D.
NPI 1508997461
Urology in Houston, TX

NPI Status: Active since March 09, 2007

Contact Information

11302 FALLBROOK DR
SUITE 107
HOUSTON, TX
ZIP 77065
Phone: (281) 890-3900

Get Directions Write a Review

  • Individual
  • Male
  • Urology
  • PECOS Enrolled
  • Opted-Out Medicare

About ERIC BLACHER

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Eric Blacher, a provider established in Houston, Texas with a medical specialization in Urology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1508997461 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208800000X with license number G7493 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 19 years ago.

NPI
1508997461
Provider Name
DR. ERIC BLACHER M.D.
Gender
Male
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
11302 FALLBROOK DR SUITE 107 HOUSTON, TX 77065
Location Phone
(281) 890-3900
Mailing Address
11302 FALLBROOK DR SUITE 107 HOUSTON, TX 77065
Is Sole Proprietor?
Yes
Enumeration Date
03-09-2007
Last Update Date
07-24-2007
Code Navigator



The provider doesn't accept Medicare and has signed an affidavit to be excluded from the Medicare program. If you are a Medicare beneficiary this means a provider can charge whatever they want for services rendered but must follow certain rules to do so. Eric Blacher opted out of Medicare effective on 05-23-2016 until 05-23-2026. Opt out periods last for two years and cannot be terminated unless the provider is opting out for the very first time and the affidavit is terminated no later than 90 days after the opt out effective date. Opt-out affidavits might renew automatically renew every two years. The provider opted out of Medicare but is permitted to order and refer services to other healthcare providers.

Location Map

Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Urology

Taxonomy Code
208800000X
Type
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
License No.
G7493
License State
TX
Taxonomy Description
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Eric Blacher is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • Opted-Out of Medicare? Yes

  • Opt-Out Effective Date: 05-23-2016

  • Opt-Out End Date: 05-23-2026

  • Eligible to Order and Refer? Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes

Physician Visit Costs

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 77065 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $134.06
  • Minimum New Patient Price $58.24
  • Maximum New Patient Price $176.98
  • Average New Patient Copayment $33.51
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.56
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $44.24

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $72.62
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $18.6
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $143.93
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $18.15
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.65
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $35.98

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

Reviews for DR. ERIC BLACHER M.D.

There are currently no reviews for this provider. Be the first person to share your experience with this provider by filling out our review form. Your insights are appreciated and will help others make informed decisions.

NPI NPI Number Validation

How NPI Validation Works

The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.

To verify the NPI 1508997461, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).

Digit-by-digit view

Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.

Pos 1
1
Doubled → 2
Pos 2
5
Unchanged
Pos 3
0
Doubled → 0
Pos 4
8
Unchanged
Pos 5
9
Doubled → 18 → 1 + 8
Pos 6
9
Unchanged
Pos 7
7
Doubled → 14 → 1 + 4
Pos 8
4
Unchanged
Pos 9
6
Doubled → 12 → 1 + 2
Check
1
Target digit
Regular digit Doubled digit Check digit

Step 1: Double every other digit from the right

Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.

1 → 2 0 → 0 9 → 18 → 9 7 → 14 → 5 6 → 12 → 3

Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant

Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.

2 + 5 + 0 + 8 + 1 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 24 = 69

Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10

The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.

70 - 69 = 1
This NPI is valid
The calculated check digit is 1, which matches the last digit of 1508997461.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 11 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.

Specialist
11302 FALLBROOK DR, SUITE 101
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Plastic Surgery
11302 FALLBROOK DR, SUITE 304
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Family Medicine
11302 FALLBROOK DR, SUITE 104
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
11302 FALLBROOK DR, SUITE 306
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Specialist
11302 FALLBROOK DR, #302
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Internal Medicine
11302 FALLBROOK DR, #205
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Audiologist
11302 FALLBROOK DR, STE. 206
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
11302 FALLBROOK DR, SUITE 101
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Family Medicine
11302 FALLBROOK DR, SUITE 201
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
11302 FALLBROOK DR, STE. 201
HOUSTON, TX 77065
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery)
11302 FALLBROOK DR, STE 206
HOUSTON, TX 77065

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1508997461, enumerated as an "individual" on March 09, 2007.

The provider is located at 11302 FALLBROOK DR SUITE 107 HOUSTON, TX 77065 and the phone number is (281) 890-3900.

Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.