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Dr. Blake Shusterman, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Greenville, SC
- NPI 1831301779
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 14.2 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
203 Mills Ave
Greenville, SC 296054019
(864) 271-1844
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 17, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- South Carolina #31566
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1831301779. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,433
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$169,762
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 354 | 246 | $98 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 267 | 145 | $75 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 157 | 124 | $8 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 146 | 82 | $67 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 116 | 21 | $343 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 92 | 25 | $282 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 85 | 83 | $123 | |
90945 |
Dialysis procedure including 1 evaluation | 72 | 32 | $81 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 54 | 38 | $113 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 31 | 31 | $157 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 113. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$61,418
Transactions
56
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 9 | $60,290.95 | |
| NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC. | 2 | $223.15 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. | 12 | $196.08 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 8 | $194.15 | |
| AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC | 7 | $132.74 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 3 | $82.03 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 3 | $61.54 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 2 | $42.14 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $40.90 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $37.86 | |
| Vifor Pharma, Inc. | 2 | $27.73 | |
| CALLIDITAS THERAPEUTICS US INC. | 1 | $23.94 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $23.82 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $22.53 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. | 1 | $18.51 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
631
Patients
166
Total drug cost
$98,277
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 81 | 34 | $443 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 79 | 36 | $617 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 73 | 12 | $60,199 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 56 | 20 | $578 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 48 | 19 | $2,085 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 42 | 16 | $605 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 39 | 18 | $757 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 34 | 11 | $27,250 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 30 | 0 | $393 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 30 | 0 | $344 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Blake Shusterman's medical specialty?
Dr. Blake Shusterman practices Nephrology Physician in Greenville, SC.
Where does Dr. Blake Shusterman practice?
Dr. Blake Shusterman practices at 203 Mills Ave, Greenville, SC 296054019. Office phone: 8642711844.
What is Dr. Blake Shusterman's NPI?
Dr. Blake Shusterman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831301779, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Blake Shusterman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Blake Shusterman accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Blake Shusterman commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.