2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1356343248 MD
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MARK BLECHER, MD

Ophthalmology Physician in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. 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
44
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
88.3352/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$17.0K
16 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MARK BLECHER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 44 claims across 14 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.3352/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $17.0K across 16 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MARK BLECHER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 88.3352 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 44 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MARK BLECHER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

MARK BLECHER, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/11/2005

NPI 1356343248

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

44 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

MIPS final score

88.3352/100 5.235200000000006% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Pennsylvania

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MARK BLECHER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Ophthalmology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
88.3352/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 88.3352/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Ophthalmology Physician) — 88.3352/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

MARK BLECHER, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider practicing in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1356343248. 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.

MARK BLECHER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1703 S BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19148, with a listed phone of (215) 339-8100. NPI 1356343248 was issued on 08/11/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BLECHER 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 44 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 14 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 88.3352/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 91.6742, Cost 69.443), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 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

1703 S BROAD ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19148

Provider Details

NPI 1356343248
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/11/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

88.3352
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
91.6742
Quality
69.443
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MARK BLECHER, MD 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.

WILLS EYE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC, INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA

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 MARK BLECHER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$17.0K

Largest payer

Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, 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.

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to MARK BLECHER, MD. To verify MARK BLECHER, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania 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.

44
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
48
Total Day Supply
1,229
Generic Drug Cost
$1K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
78.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.33
Age Distribution
<65: 0, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Ketorolac Tromethamine
14
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim
Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim
11

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How MARK BLECHER, MD fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

MARK BLECHER, MD's 44 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MARK BLECHER, MD's specialty?
MARK BLECHER, MD specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does MARK BLECHER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MARK BLECHER, MD wrote 44 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
What is MARK BLECHER, MD's Medicare quality score?
MARK BLECHER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 88.3352/100 (Quality: 91.6742, Cost: 69.443). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MARK BLECHER, MD located?
MARK BLECHER, MD is located at 1703 S BROAD ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19148. Phone: (215) 339-8100.
What is MARK BLECHER, MD's NPI number?
MARK BLECHER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356343248, issued on 08/11/2005.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MARK BLECHER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MARK BLECHER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketorolac Tromethamine, Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MARK BLECHER, MD accept Medicare?
MARK BLECHER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 44 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MARK BLECHER, MD's credentials?
MARK BLECHER, MD's NPI is 1356343248 with credentials MD. 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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