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GARRY BLOCH, DMD

Periodontics in LA JOLLA, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
160
Medicare Part D claims · 56 beneficiaries · Periodontics avg: 264
Industry payments
$50
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: GARRY BLOCH, DMD is a Periodontics ([object Object]) practicing in LA JOLLA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 160 claims across 56 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $50 across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: GARRY BLOCH, DMD filed 160 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LA JOLLA, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

GARRY BLOCH, DMD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/10/2006

NPI 1205815263

Primary specialty

Periodontics

Mid-sized

6,061 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

160 39% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 264

Specialty distribution in California

How Periodontics compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Periodontics share within California

1. Periodontics42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Periodontics share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Periodontics (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Periodontics ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Periodontics) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

GARRY BLOCH, DMD is a Periodontics provider practicing in LA JOLLA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DMD. NPI: 1205815263. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

GARRY BLOCH, DMD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Periodontics provider holding DMD credentials at 7817 IVANHOE AVE STE 305, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037, with a listed phone of (858) 454-3044. NPI 1205815263 was issued on 01/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLOCH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 160 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 56 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $861 in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Periodontics is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,061 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 264 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

7817 IVANHOE AVE STE 305
LA JOLLA, CA 92037

Provider Details

NPI 1205815263
Specialty Periodontics
Credentials DMD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/10/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for GARRY BLOCH, DMD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$50

Largest payer

ZIMVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Education

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to GARRY BLOCH, DMD. To verify GARRY BLOCH, DMD's current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

160
Total Claims
$861
Total Drug Cost
56
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
160
Total Day Supply
2,035
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$699
Opioid Claims
11 (6.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
40

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.75
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
76
Amoxicillin
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Periodontics Overview

How GARRY BLOCH, DMD fits within the Periodontics landscape nationally.

6,061
Periodontics Providers in US
53
States with Periodontics
264
Avg Claims per Provider

GARRY BLOCH, DMD's 160 claims are below the specialty average of 264.

Nearby Periodontics Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLOCH.

Compare Periodontics nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GARRY BLOCH, DMD's specialty?
GARRY BLOCH, DMD specializes in Periodontics and practices in LA JOLLA, California. Credentials: DMD.
How much does GARRY BLOCH, DMD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, GARRY BLOCH, DMD wrote 160 Medicare Part D claims totaling $861 in drug costs for 56 beneficiaries.
Where is GARRY BLOCH, DMD located?
GARRY BLOCH, DMD is located at 7817 IVANHOE AVE STE 305, LA JOLLA, CA, 92037. Phone: (858) 454-3044.
What is GARRY BLOCH, DMD's NPI number?
GARRY BLOCH, DMD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205815263, issued on 01/10/2006.
Does GARRY BLOCH, DMD prescribe opioids?
Yes, GARRY BLOCH, DMD had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.9%.
How many Periodontics providers are there in the US?
There are 6,061 Periodontics providers across 53 states in the US. The average Periodontics provider writes 264 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does GARRY BLOCH, DMD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, GARRY BLOCH, DMD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does GARRY BLOCH, DMD accept Medicare?
GARRY BLOCH, DMD appears in CMS Medicare data with 160 Part D claims and 56 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify GARRY BLOCH, DMD's credentials?
GARRY BLOCH, DMD's NPI is 1205815263 with credentials DMD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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