Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Edward Blocker, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Beaufort, SC

  • NPI 1356411599
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
97 Sea Island Pkwy
Beaufort, SC 299074400
(843) 682-7480
Mailing address
Po Box 125
Saint Helena Island, SC 299200125

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
November 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 15, 2025
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #17331
Medicaid
SC #173314

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1356411599. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,200
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$186,050
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 311 232 $85
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 310 182 $66
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 262 164 $12
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 218 178 $14
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 210 116 $11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 168 136 $120
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 137 90 $13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 99 99 $104
J7321 Hyaluronan or derivative, hyalgan, supartz or visco-3, for intra-articular injection, per dose 94 22 $74
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 76 36 $8

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Beaufort Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 91. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$57
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $57.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$57

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
161
Patients
98
Total drug cost
$2,701
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 56 38 $987
Methylprednisolone Generic 26 24 $267
Celecoxib Generic 24 14 $1,001
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 23 22 $286
Tramadol Hcl Generic 21 0 $90
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 11 0 $70

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Edward Blocker's medical specialty?
Dr. Edward Blocker practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Beaufort, SC.
Where does Dr. Edward Blocker practice?
Dr. Edward Blocker practices at 97 Sea Island Pkwy, Beaufort, SC 299074400. Office phone: 8436827480.
What is Dr. Edward Blocker's NPI?
Dr. Edward Blocker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356411599, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Edward Blocker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Edward Blocker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Edward Blocker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg (HCPCS J1040). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.