2026 NPPES data Podiatrist NPI 1316029580 D.P.M.
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MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M.

Podiatrist in TORRANCE, 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
175
Medicare Part D claims · 85 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
Industry payments
$711.88
19 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in TORRANCE, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 175 claims across 85 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $711.88 across 19 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. filed 175 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across TORRANCE, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/19/2006

NPI 1316029580

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

175 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

Specialty distribution in California

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Podiatrist share within California

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within California

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. is a Podiatrist provider practicing in TORRANCE, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: D.P.M.. NPI: 1316029580. 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, D.P.M. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding D.P.M. credentials at 21250 HAWTHORNE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA, 90503, with a listed phone of (310) 540-1213. NPI 1316029580 was issued on 10/19/2006. 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 175 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 85 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K 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.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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

21250 HAWTHORNE BLVD
TORRANCE, CA 90503

Provider Details

NPI 1316029580
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials D.P.M.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/19/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. 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.

WEST TORRANCE PODIATRISTS GROUP INC
TORRANCE, CA

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 MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$712

Largest payer

BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS 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 — 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 MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M.. To verify MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M.'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.

175
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
85
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
175
Total Day Supply
3,760
Generic Drug Cost
$4K
Antibiotic Claims
64

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.04
Gender Split
55% female / 45% 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
Ketoconazole
49
Levofloxacin
26
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
17
Naproxen
13
Clotrimazole-Betamethasone
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dip
12

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

Podiatrist Overview

How MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M.'s 175 claims are below the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in California

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M.'s specialty?
MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. specializes in Podiatrist and practices in TORRANCE, California. Credentials: D.P.M..
How much does MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. wrote 175 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for 85 beneficiaries.
Where is MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. located?
MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. is located at 21250 HAWTHORNE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA, 90503. Phone: (310) 540-1213.
What is MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M.'s NPI number?
MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316029580, issued on 10/19/2006.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Ketoconazole, Levofloxacin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. accept Medicare?
MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M. appears in CMS Medicare data with 175 Part D claims and 85 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M.'s credentials?
MICHAEL BLOCH, D.P.M.'s NPI is 1316029580 with credentials D.P.M.. 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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