Betsy Blechman, M.D.
NPI 1134225147 · Ophthalmology Physician · Culver City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Betsy Blechman, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Culver City, CA (NPI 1134225147).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134225147
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G39062 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
247 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 100 | $99 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 54 | $140 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 40 | $45 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 20 | $37 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 19 | $71 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 14 | $164 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $37–$164 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Timolol Maleate | 121 | 29 |
| Latanoprost | 99 | 38 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 46 | 33 |
| Ofloxacin | 40 | 31 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 39 | 16 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 34 | 12 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 33 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$358 across 15 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-16
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Betsy Blechman's NPI number?
- Betsy Blechman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134225147, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Betsy Blechman's specialty?
- Betsy Blechman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Betsy Blechman located?
- Betsy Blechman's practice location on file with NPPES is 3831 Hughes Ave, Culver City, CA 90232-2751.
- What is Betsy Blechman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Betsy Blechman is (310) 838-3834.
- Does Betsy Blechman accept Medicare?
- Betsy Blechman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Betsy Blechman's NPI active?
- Yes — Betsy Blechman's NPI (1134225147) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.