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DR. DONALD B BLOCH MD
NPI 1609857739
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Boston, MA

Active since November 07, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 FRUIT STREET, YAWKEY 2100, RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATES, BOSTON, MA 02114(617) 726-7938(617) 643-1274 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 11, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Donald B Bloch Md NPPES

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

DR. DONALD B BLOCH MD (NPI 1609857739) is an individual rheumatology provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (552004) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609857739
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. DONALD B BLOCHCredential: MD
Location Address55 FRUIT STREET, YAWKEY 2100, RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATESBoston, MA 02114-2696
Mailing AddressPo Box 9142, Mass General Physician OrganizationCharlestown, MA 02129-9142 · (617) 726-7938 · Fax (617) 643-1274
Phone(617) 726-7938
Fax(617) 643-1274
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSHarvard Medical SchoolGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateNovember 7, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 11, 2014
✔ NPI 1609857739 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 552004
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 55204 (MA)
55 FRUIT STREET, YAWKEY 2100, Boston, MA 02114
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid3113108MA
OtherJ13218MA · Bcbs Ma
Other725624MA · Tufts Health Plan
Medicare UPINF43226
Medicare PINJ13218MA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Donald B Bloch 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 ID9032150347
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050517000845
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

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.

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.
42 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220071
Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220110
Location75 Francis StreetBoston, MA 02115 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02114 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
$144.11 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $36.02 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
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 Donald Bloch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Bloch is 1609857739. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 7, 2005.

Where is Donald Bloch located?

Donald Bloch practices at 55 Fruit Street, Yawkey 2100 Rheumatology Associates, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (617) 726-7938.

What is Donald Bloch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Donald Bloch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Bloch 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.

What insurance does Donald Bloch accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Donald Bloch 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 Donald Bloch affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Donald Bloch is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham And Women's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Bloch was last updated on February 11, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.