Dr. Andrew M Blecher
Family Practice in Van Nuys, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 25+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Andrew M Blecher, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Van Nuys, California. He attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1999, having over 25 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. Dr. Andrew M Blecher also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southern California Orthopedic Institute L.P. Dr. Andrew M Blecher accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (818) 901-6600 to request Dr. Andrew M Blecher the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Andrew M Blecher |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
1153446810 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 25 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Andrew M Blecher attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1999.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1013953520
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 22, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, February 10, 2011
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Andrew M Blecher
Medical Licenses
Dr. Andrew M Blecher has been primarily specialized in Sports Medicine for over 25 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Family Medicine / Sports Medicine
click for detail Sports Medicine A family medicine physician that is trained to be responsible for continuous care in the field of sports medicine, not only for the enhancement of health and fitness, but also for the prevention of injury and illness. A sports medicine physician must have knowledge and experience in the promotion of wellness and the prevention of injury. Knowledge about special areas of medicine such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, physical rehabilitation, epidemiology, physical evaluation, injuries (treatment and prevention and referral practice) and the role of exercise in promoting a healthy lifestyle are essential to the practice of sports medicine. The sports medicine physician requires special education to provide the knowledge to improve the health care of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation.
| A74117 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Valencia, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Southern California Orthopedic Institute L.P
| Southern California Orthopedic Institute L.P | 98 |
Practice Locations
6815 Noble Ave
Van Nuys, CA 91405-3730
Phone: (818) 901-6600
Fax: (818) 997-7826
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, February 10, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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