Joseph Blecha, DPT
NPI 1538943477 · Physical Therapist · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Blecha, DPT is a Physical Therapist provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1538943477).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538943477
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- DPT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- CP034980T (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
998 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 359 | $30 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 290 | $25 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 257 | $21 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 58 | $19 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes97162 | 19 | $94 |
| Re-Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97164 | 15 | $65 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2953 S 168th St Ste 100Omaha, NE 68130-2000Phone: (402) 351-4500Fax: (402) 351-1669
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-08-22
- Last updated
- 2024-09-19
- Certified
- 2024-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Blecha's NPI number?
- Joseph Blecha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538943477, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Blecha's specialty?
- Joseph Blecha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Joseph Blecha located?
- Joseph Blecha's practice location on file with NPPES is 2918 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-8236.
- What is Joseph Blecha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Blecha is (515) 265-8272.
- Does Joseph Blecha accept Medicare?
- Joseph Blecha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Blecha's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Blecha's NPI (1538943477) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.