2026 NPPES data General Practice Physician NPI 1356724025 D.O
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KEVIN BLAU, D.O

General Practice Physician in OKATIE, South Carolina. 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
60
Medicare Part D claims · 19 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$159.91
9 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KEVIN BLAU, D.O is a General Practice Physician ([object Object]) practicing in OKATIE, South Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 60 claims across 19 beneficiaries — 38% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $159.91 across 9 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KEVIN BLAU, D.O filed 60 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OKATIE, South Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KEVIN BLAU, D.O practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KEVIN BLAU, D.O at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2015

NPI 1356724025

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

60 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

General Practice Physician share within South Carolina

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — 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).

KEVIN BLAU, D.O is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in OKATIE, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O. NPI: 1356724025. 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.

KEVIN BLAU, D.O appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding D.O credentials at 719 OKATIE HWY # 170, OKATIE, SC, 29909, with a listed phone of (843) 987-7400. NPI 1356724025 was issued on 06/30/2015. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLAU 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 60 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 19 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $7K in drug spend, split 38% brand-name and 62% generic by claim count. 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.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 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

719 OKATIE HWY # 170
OKATIE, SC 29909

Provider Details

NPI 1356724025
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials D.O
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/30/2015

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEVIN BLAU, D.O bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BEAUFORT JASPER HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES INC
Ridgeland, SC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 KEVIN BLAU, D.O. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$160

Largest payer

Astellas Pharma US Inc

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

KEVIN BLAU, D.O — brand share 38.0%
Specialty average (est.)

38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 60 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

60
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
19
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
66
Total Day Supply
1,208
Brand vs Generic
38% brand / 62% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$6K
Generic Drug Cost
$790
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
62.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.28

General Practice Physician Overview

How KEVIN BLAU, D.O fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

KEVIN BLAU, D.O's 60 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BLAU.

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEVIN BLAU, D.O's specialty?
KEVIN BLAU, D.O specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in OKATIE, South Carolina. Credentials: D.O.
How much does KEVIN BLAU, D.O prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEVIN BLAU, D.O wrote 60 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 19 beneficiaries.
Where is KEVIN BLAU, D.O located?
KEVIN BLAU, D.O is located at 719 OKATIE HWY # 170, OKATIE, SC, 29909. Phone: (843) 987-7400.
What is KEVIN BLAU, D.O's NPI number?
KEVIN BLAU, D.O's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356724025, issued on 06/30/2015.
Does KEVIN BLAU, D.O prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KEVIN BLAU, D.O's prescribing is 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $6K in brand drug costs.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does KEVIN BLAU, D.O accept Medicare?
KEVIN BLAU, D.O appears in CMS Medicare data with 60 Part D claims and 19 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEVIN BLAU, D.O's credentials?
KEVIN BLAU, D.O's NPI is 1356724025 with credentials D.O. 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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