2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1871672287 D.O.
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MARGO BLOCK, D.O.

Neurology Physician in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 330 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$120.8K
11 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

MARGO BLOCK, D.O. filed 2,662 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri, prescribing 89% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

MARGO BLOCK, D.O.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

2,662 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MARGO BLOCK, D.O. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 4 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about MARGO BLOCK, D.O.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/04/2006

NPI 1871672287

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,662 103% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Neurology Physician share within Missouri

1. Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology Physician share within Missouri

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology 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).

MARGO BLOCK, D.O. is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.O.. NPI: 1871672287. 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.

MARGO BLOCK, D.O. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding D.O. credentials at 19550 E 39TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64057, with a listed phone of (816) 833-0466. NPI 1871672287 was issued on 11/04/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLOCK 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 2,662 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 330 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $594K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%. 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.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

19550 E 39TH ST S
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64057

Provider Details

NPI 1871672287
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials D.O.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 11/04/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARGO BLOCK, 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.

KANSAS UNIVERSITY PHYSICIANS INC
OVERLAND PARK, KS
SEASTNAN MEDICAL, LLC
KANSAS CITY, MO
SOMC MEDICAL CARE FOUNDATION, INC.
PORTSMOUTH, OH
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION, PC
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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 MARGO BLOCK, D.O.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$120.8K

Largest payer

Ceribell, Inc.

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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 · Typical

MARGO BLOCK, D.O. — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,662 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.

2,662
Total Claims
$594K
Total Drug Cost
330
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,385
Total Day Supply
129,282
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$427K
Generic Drug Cost
$166K
Opioid Claims
24 (0.9% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 101, 65-74: 102, 75-84: 102, 85+: 25

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
346
Lacosamide
261
Lamotrigine
131
Topiramate
117
Gabapentin
112
Donepezil Hcl
105
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
100
Briviact
Brivaracetam
96
Oxcarbazepine
87
Memantine Hcl
86

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How MARGO BLOCK, D.O. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

MARGO BLOCK, D.O.'s 2,662 claims are above the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARGO BLOCK, D.O.'s specialty?
MARGO BLOCK, D.O. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri. Credentials: D.O..
How much does MARGO BLOCK, D.O. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARGO BLOCK, D.O. wrote 2,662 Medicare Part D claims totaling $594K in drug costs for 330 beneficiaries.
Where is MARGO BLOCK, D.O. located?
MARGO BLOCK, D.O. is located at 19550 E 39TH ST S, INDEPENDENCE, MO, 64057. Phone: (816) 833-0466.
What is MARGO BLOCK, D.O.'s NPI number?
MARGO BLOCK, D.O.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871672287, issued on 11/04/2006.
Does MARGO BLOCK, D.O. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
MARGO BLOCK, D.O.'s prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $427K in brand drug costs.
Does MARGO BLOCK, D.O. prescribe opioids?
Yes, MARGO BLOCK, D.O. had 24 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.9%.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARGO BLOCK, D.O. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARGO BLOCK, D.O.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Lacosamide, Lamotrigine. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARGO BLOCK, D.O. accept Medicare?
MARGO BLOCK, D.O. appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,662 Part D claims and 330 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARGO BLOCK, D.O.'s credentials?
MARGO BLOCK, D.O.'s NPI is 1871672287 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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