Edmond Blades, MD
NPI 1245258680 · Gastroenterology Physician · Westlake, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Edmond Blades, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Westlake, OH (NPI 1245258680).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245258680
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35050649 (OH)
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
691 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 122 | $143 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 113 | $106 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 92 | $63 |
| Dilation of Esophagus43450 | 70 | $39 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 55 | $238 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual Not Meeting Criteria for High Risk |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 727 | 302 |
| Sucralfate | 410 | 226 |
| Famotidine | 89 | 34 |
| Omeprazole | 48 | 12 |
| Mesalamine | 43 | 18 |
| Upadacitinibbrand: Rinvoq | 35 | — |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 32 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$541 across 22 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
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2015-08-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Edmond Blades's NPI number?
- Edmond Blades's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245258680, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Edmond Blades's specialty?
- Edmond Blades is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Edmond Blades located?
- Edmond Blades's practice location on file with NPPES is 30701 Clemens Road, Westlake, OH 44145.
- What is Edmond Blades's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Edmond Blades is (440) 617-1212.
- Does Edmond Blades accept Medicare?
- Edmond Blades is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Edmond Blades's NPI active?
- Yes — Edmond Blades's NPI (1245258680) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-08-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.