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- 6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
About Dr. Blecher
Andrew M. Blecher, M.D. practices family practice in Van Nuys, CA. Andrew is a 1999 graduate of Tufts University School of Medicine. Andrew is also listed as specializing in family medicine — sports medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Andrew cared for 1,265 Medicare patients across 2,453 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, and hyaluronan or derivative, euflexxa, for intra-articular injection, per dose. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013953520.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (818) 901-6600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6815 NOBLE AVE
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,453 services · 1,265 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
389 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
61 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Injection of contrast for imaging of shoulder joint | Procedure | 23350 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection of contrast for imaging of hip joint | Procedure | 27093 |
12 | Too few peers to compare |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
114 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels | Imaging | 76882 |
54 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
54 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views | Imaging | 72110 |
43 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
41 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
40 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Van Nuys 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1999 at Tufts University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Andrew M. Blecher?
Andrew M. Blecher is a family practice in Van Nuys, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Andrew M. Blecher's address?
Andrew M. Blecher is listed at 6815 Noble Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Andrew M. Blecher?
The number on file is (818) 901-6600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Andrew M. Blecher's NPI number?
Andrew M. Blecher's National Provider Identifier is 1013953520. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Andrew M. Blecher train?
Andrew M. Blecher attended Tufts University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Andrew M. Blecher been practicing?
Andrew M. Blecher has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Andrew M. Blecher perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Andrew M. Blecher performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance and injection of contrast for imaging of shoulder joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of knee, 4 or more views and limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Andrew M. Blecher confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Andrew M. Blecher. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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