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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Block?
Dr. Block is an ophthalmology in Meriden, CT. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPHTHALMOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Block's address?
Dr. Block is listed at 12 CURTIS ST, Meriden, CT 06450. 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. Block?
The number on file is (230) 235-7946. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Block?
Dr. Block's National Provider Identifier is 1902919319. 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. Block train?
Dr. Block attended Other, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Block have?
Dr. Block has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Block perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Block performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (230) 235-7946
- Email not available
Practice Locations
12 CURTIS ST
Meriden, CT 06450
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,592 services · 1,298 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
103 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
44 |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
21 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
460 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
125 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
112 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
111 |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
80 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
72 |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
59 |
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 ophthalmology specialists in Meriden 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1990 at Other 8
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 CT who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.