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- 462 Grider St, University at Buffalo Surgeons, Inc., Buffalo, NY 14215
About Dr. Blochle
Based in Buffalo, NY, Raphael Blochle, MD is listed in the NPI registry under vascular surgery. Raphael is also listed as specializing in surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Raphael cared for 653 Medicare patients across 826 services. The services billed most often include ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers, use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes, and complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries. NPI 1891958138 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (716) 898-5186
- Email not available
Practice Locations
462 GRIDER ST UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO SURGEONS, INC.
Buffalo, NY 14215
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Vascular Surgery 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
Aneurysms
Aortic disease
Artery conditions
Artery disease
- Cold Sensitive Fingers and Toes
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Mesenteric ischemia
- Narrow kidney artery
- Subclavian Steal Syndrome
Artery inflammation
Blood clots
Congenital vascular disorders
Dialysis
Digestive & abdominal
Emergencies
Foot & toe conditions
Leg & foot pain
Nerve & vessel compression
Skin & vein conditions
Vascular malformations
Vascular tumors
Vein conditions
Vein disease
Wounds & sores
Wounds & ulcers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bypass surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Sclerotherapy
- Spider vein removal
- Varicose vein treatment
- Vein ablation
Amputation surgery
Aneurysm repair
- Complex Branched Aortic Aneurysm Repair
- Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair
- Open Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
- Popliteal Aneurysm Repair
- Pseudoaneurysm Injection Repair
- Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair
- Visceral Aneurysm Coiling
Artery procedures
- Atherectomy
- Balloon Angioplasty for Legs
- Carotid Artery Stent
- Leg Artery Stent
- Limb Salvage Surgery
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Renal artery stenting
- Transcarotid Artery Revascularization
Artery surgery
Blood clot treatments
Blood clots
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Catheter Clot Dissolving Treatment
- IVC Filter Placement
- IVC Filter Removal
Diagnostic procedures
Diagnostic tests
Dialysis access
Emergency surgery
Imaging & diagnostics
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Circulation Test (ABI and Arterial Doppler)
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Peripheral Angiogram
Nerve & vessel compression
Nerve surgery
Vascular access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Tunneled Dialysis Catheter Placement
Vascular malformation treatments
Vein procedures
Vein treatments
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
826 services · 653 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older | Procedure | 36573 |
48 | Too few peers to compare |
| Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36556 |
21 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 11042 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36901 |
18 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
17 | As often as other peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
28 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers | Treatment | 93970 |
97 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
73 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
| Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries | Treatment | 93923 |
63 | More often than most peers in Vascular Surgery |
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 vascular surgeons at this location 1
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 vascular surgeons in Buffalo 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 17 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2003 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older 1
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Blochle?
Dr. Blochle is a vascular surgeon in Buffalo, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Vascular Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blochle's address?
Dr. Blochle is listed at 462 Grider St University at Buffalo Surgeons, Inc., Buffalo, NY 14215. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Blochle?
The number on file is (716) 898-5186. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Blochle's NPI number?
Dr. Blochle's National Provider Identifier is 1891958138. 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 Dr. Blochle train?
Dr. Blochle attended Other, graduating in 2003. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Blochle been practicing?
Dr. Blochle has 23 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2003, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Blochle perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Blochle performs procedures including insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older, insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion and removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Blochle confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Blochle. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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