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- 1703 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
About Dr. Blecher
Based in Philadelphia, PA, Mark H. Blecher, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Mark graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University in 1982. According to Medicare claims data, Mark cared for 33 Medicare patients across 37 services. The services billed most often include measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens. NPI 1356343248 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (215) 339-8100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1703 S BROAD ST
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
37 services · 33 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
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.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 eye doctors in Philadelphia 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Blecher's specialty?
Dr. Blecher is an eye doctor in Philadelphia, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Blecher?
Dr. Blecher is listed at 1703 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Blecher?
The number on file is (215) 339-8100. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blecher's NPI number?
Dr. Blecher's National Provider Identifier is 1356343248. 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
What is Dr. Blecher's medical education?
Dr. Blecher attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Blecher been practicing?
Dr. Blecher has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Blecher known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blecher performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Blecher confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Blecher. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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