2026 NPPES data Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician NPI 1982763637 MD
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ROD BLAU, MD

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician in WOODLAND HILLS, 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
36
Medicare Part D claims · 22 beneficiaries · Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: ROD BLAU, MD is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician ([object Object]) practicing in WOODLAND HILLS, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 36 claims across 22 beneficiaries .

What stands out: ROD BLAU, MD filed 36 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WOODLAND HILLS, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ROD BLAU, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ROD BLAU, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/08/2006

NPI 1982763637

Primary specialty

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician

Niche

1,235 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

36 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,107

Specialty distribution in California

How Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician share within California

1. Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM 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).

ROD BLAU, MD is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider practicing in WOODLAND HILLS, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1982763637. 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.

ROD BLAU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5601 DE SOTO AVE, WOODLAND HILLS, CA, 91367, with a listed phone of (818) 719-2000. NPI 1982763637 was issued on 12/08/2006. 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 36 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 22 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $419 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.

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,235 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 1,107 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

5601 DE SOTO AVE
WOODLAND HILLS, CA 91367

Provider Details

NPI 1982763637
Specialty Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/08/2006

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 ROD BLAU, MD. To verify ROD BLAU, MD'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.

36
Total Claims
$419
Total Drug Cost
22
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
42
Total Day Supply
937
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$419
Antibiotic Claims
33

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Amoxicillin
24

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

Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Overview

How ROD BLAU, MD fits within the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician landscape nationally.

1,235
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician
1,107
Avg Claims per Provider

ROD BLAU, MD's 36 claims are below the specialty average of 1,107.

Nearby Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROD BLAU, MD's specialty?
ROD BLAU, MD specializes in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician and practices in WOODLAND HILLS, California. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROD BLAU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROD BLAU, MD wrote 36 Medicare Part D claims totaling $419 in drug costs for 22 beneficiaries.
Where is ROD BLAU, MD located?
ROD BLAU, MD is located at 5601 DE SOTO AVE, WOODLAND HILLS, CA, 91367. Phone: (818) 719-2000.
What is ROD BLAU, MD's NPI number?
ROD BLAU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982763637, issued on 12/08/2006.
How many Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,235 Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine & OMM Physician provider writes 1,107 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROD BLAU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROD BLAU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amoxicillin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROD BLAU, MD accept Medicare?
ROD BLAU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 36 Part D claims and 22 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROD BLAU, MD's credentials?
ROD BLAU, MD's NPI is 1982763637 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.
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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