JONATHAN A BLOCH MD
NPI 1982698908
Surgery in Blairsville, GA

Active since September 06, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.78/100
CMS Quality Rating
191 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD, BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512(706) 781-6950 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 19, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 19, 2023, Mar 3, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Jonathan A Bloch Md NPPES

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

JONATHAN A BLOCH MD (NPI 1982698908) is an individual surgery provider in Blairsville, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (68371) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Blue Ridge, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982698908
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameJONATHAN A BLOCHCredential: MD
Location Address191 DEEP SOUTH FARM RDBlairsville, GA 30512-2220
Mailing Address35 Hospital RdBlairsville, GA 30512-3139 · (706) 745-2111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateSeptember 6, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 19, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 19, 2023
NPI 1982698908 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in GA · 68371
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
191 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD, Blairsville, GA 30512

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1101 Riverstone Vis, suite 212Blue Ridge, GA 30513-6648 · Phone (706) 946-4253

Other Identifiers 2

Other020049954FL · Rr Medicare
Medicaid261575400FL

Accepted Insurance

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

Jonathan A 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 ID446323117
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240626001480
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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
27 services27 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
22 services21 patients
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380
A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.
20 services20 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
16 services16 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30512 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

86.78/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost76.61

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
36%236 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%1,104 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%207 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%397 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
35%551 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
30%462 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 98% · 163 patients
80%94 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
94%551 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
16%551 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
18%551 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Surgery
191 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
191 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Surgery
191 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Nurse Practitioner
191 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
191 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Surgery
191 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Surgery
191 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
191 DEEP SOUTH FARM RD
BLAIRSVILLE, GA 30512

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 Jonathan Bloch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jonathan Bloch is 1982698908. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 6, 2005.

Where is Jonathan Bloch located?

Jonathan Bloch practices at 191 Deep South Farm Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512. The listed phone number is (706) 781-6950.

What is Jonathan Bloch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Jonathan Bloch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jonathan 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 Jonathan Bloch accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Jonathan 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Jonathan Bloch was last updated on May 19, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.