Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nathaniel Blecher, MD
Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Ophthalmology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
- NPI 1487215380
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 79.3 / 100 · 2023
- 7 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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300 Pasteur Dr
Palo Alto, CA 943052200
(650) 723-4000 - Additional location
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1133 E Stanley Blvd
Livermore, CA 945504200
(650) 723-6995 - Additional location
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2452 Watson CT
Palo Alto, CA 943033216
(650) 723-6995
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2019 — 7 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 25, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2019 — 7 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207W00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #A202381 · Missouri #A202381
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487215380. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
153
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$20,712
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 50 | 29 | $77 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 33 | 33 | $127 | |
92136 |
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | 23 | 22 | $36 | |
99221 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes | 19 | 18 | $81 | |
66984 |
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 16 | 15 | $522 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 12 | 12 | $162 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Palo Alto Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 263. This provider delivers 0.6× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$601
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glaukos Corporation | 1 | $190.61 | |
| Sight Sciences, INC. | 1 | $147.66 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 1 | $141.41 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $121.69 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
340
Patients
187
Total drug cost
$10,396
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 107 | 72 | $4,005 |
| Latanoprost | Generic | 71 | 19 | $1,114 |
| Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) | Brand | 71 | 62 | $1,711 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 36 | 19 | $1,063 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Generic | 24 | 15 | $669 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 16 | 0 | $163 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 15 | 0 | $1,671 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nathaniel Blecher's medical specialty?
Dr. Nathaniel Blecher practices Ophthalmology Physician in Palo Alto, CA.
Where does Dr. Nathaniel Blecher practice?
Dr. Nathaniel Blecher practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 943052200. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Nathaniel Blecher's NPI?
Dr. Nathaniel Blecher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487215380, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nathaniel Blecher accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nathaniel Blecher accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nathaniel Blecher commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.