2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1770743064 MD
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MICHAEL BLOCH, MD

Psychiatry Physician in HAMDEN, Connecticut. 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
206
Medicare Part D claims · 13 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
73.5637/100
▼ 10 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL BLOCH, MD is a Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HAMDEN, Connecticut with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 206 claims across 13 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What the federal data shows

MICHAEL BLOCH, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 73.5637/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 206 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

73.5637/100
MIPS score · -10 vs avg
206
Part D claims, 2023
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.

MICHAEL BLOCH, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

74 11th percentile higher than 11% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

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

MICHAEL BLOCH, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/11/2008

NPI 1770743064

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

206 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

MIPS final score

73.5637/100 9.536299999999997% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Connecticut

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

MICHAEL BLOCH, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Psychiatry Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
73.5637/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 73.5637/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%73.6%
MIPS final score (Psychiatry Physician) — 73.5637/100 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).

MICHAEL BLOCH, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in HAMDEN, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1770743064. 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.

MICHAEL BLOCH, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 3 WOODBINE ST, HAMDEN, CT, 06517, with a listed phone of (203) 785-7683. NPI 1770743064 was issued on 06/11/2008. 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 206 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 13 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K 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 73.5637/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.8435, Cost 51.4318), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

3 WOODBINE ST
HAMDEN, CT 06517

Provider Details

NPI 1770743064
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/11/2008

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

73.5637
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.8435
Quality
51.4318
Cost
74
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

206
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
13
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
262
Total Day Supply
7,324
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
49.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.58

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clonazepam
40
Fluoxetine Hcl
26
Benztropine Mesylate
25
Haloperidol
22
Omeprazole
17
Lithium Carbonate Er
Lithium Carbonate
13
Perphenazine
13
Metformin Hcl
12

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How MICHAEL BLOCH, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BLOCH, MD's 206 claims are below the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BLOCH, MD's specialty?
MICHAEL BLOCH, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in HAMDEN, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does MICHAEL BLOCH, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BLOCH, MD wrote 206 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 13 beneficiaries.
What is MICHAEL BLOCH, MD's Medicare quality score?
MICHAEL BLOCH, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 73.5637/100 (Quality: 75.8435, Cost: 51.4318). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is MICHAEL BLOCH, MD located?
MICHAEL BLOCH, MD is located at 3 WOODBINE ST, HAMDEN, CT, 06517. Phone: (203) 785-7683.
What is MICHAEL BLOCH, MD's NPI number?
MICHAEL BLOCH, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770743064, issued on 06/11/2008.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL BLOCH, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BLOCH, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clonazepam, Fluoxetine Hcl, Benztropine Mesylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BLOCH, MD accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BLOCH, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 206 Part D claims and 13 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BLOCH, MD's credentials?
MICHAEL BLOCH, MD's NPI is 1770743064 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.

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

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