Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joel Blush, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Port Washington, NY

  • NPI 1265403653
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 28 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
50 Seaview Blvd
Port Washington, NY 110504618
(516) 484-6093
fax (516) 484-6180

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 4, 2008
Year of graduation
1998 — 28 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #216555
Medicaid
NY #02821272

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265403653. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,754
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$368,998
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 529 91 $136
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 513 69 $86
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 468 96 $122
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 237 85 $95
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes 203 35 $45
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 179 23 $400
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 178 57 $90
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 94 71 $199
90937 Hemodialysis procedure requiring repeated evaluation 70 19 $113
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 63 47 $205

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Port Washington Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 162. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$29
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $28.94

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$29

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,264
Patients
238
Total drug cost
$79,045
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 141 31 $1,836
Torsemide Generic 126 35 $2,660
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 110 33 $1,094
Warfarin Sodium Generic 96 0 $523
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 89 0 $21,029
Lisinopril Generic 88 25 $1,110
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 79 14 $1,383
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 78 19 $842
Gabapentin Generic 72 19 $1,118
Januvia (Sitagliptin Phosphate) Brand 70 0 $29,348

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joel Blush's medical specialty?
Dr. Joel Blush practices Nephrology Physician in Port Washington, NY.
Where does Dr. Joel Blush practice?
Dr. Joel Blush practices at 50 Seaview Blvd, Port Washington, NY 110504618. Office phone: 5164846093.
What is Dr. Joel Blush's NPI?
Dr. Joel Blush's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265403653, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joel Blush accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joel Blush accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joel Blush commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99308); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.