DR. JIM BLECHMAN MD
NPI 1578639191
Family Medicine in Santa Monica, CA

Active since November 27, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through May 22, 2027
1137 2ND STREET #110, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403(310) 458-2922 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Dr. Jim Blechman Md NPPES

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

DR. JIM BLECHMAN MD (NPI 1578639191) is an individual family medicine provider in Santa Monica, California, licensed in California (A29411) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through May 22, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578639191
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JIM BLECHMANCredential: MD
Location Address1137 2ND STREET #110Santa Monica, CA 90403
Mailing Address1137 2nd Street #110Santa Monica, CA 90403 · (310) 458-2922
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
NPI 1578639191 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in CA · A29411
Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Jim Blechman Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from May 22, 2015 through May 22, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateMay 22, 2015
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughMay 22, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90403 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Jim Blechman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jim Blechman is 1578639191. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 27, 2006.

Where is Jim Blechman located?

Jim Blechman practices at 1137 2nd Street #110, Santa Monica, CA 90403. The listed phone number is (310) 458-2922.

What is Jim Blechman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Jim Blechman enrolled in Medicare?

No. Jim Blechman has opted out of Medicare through May 22, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jim Blechman was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.