Blake Shusterman, MD
NPI 1831301779 · Nephrology Physician · Greenville, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Blake Shusterman, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Greenville, SC (NPI 1831301779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831301779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31566 (SC)
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
2,502 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 320 | $15 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 312 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 302 | $96 |
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 289 | $9 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 283 | $74 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 91 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 73 | 26 |
| Losartan Potassium | 53 | 23 |
| Torsemide | 51 | 20 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 50 | 13 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 50 | 17 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 49 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$61,418 across 56 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
- 2007-05-04
- Last updated
- 2011-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Blake Shusterman's NPI number?
- Blake Shusterman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831301779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Blake Shusterman's specialty?
- Blake Shusterman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Blake Shusterman located?
- Blake Shusterman's practice location on file with NPPES is 203 Mills Ave, Greenville, SC 29605-4019.
- What is Blake Shusterman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Blake Shusterman is (864) 271-1844.
- Does Blake Shusterman accept Medicare?
- Blake Shusterman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Blake Shusterman's NPI active?
- Yes — Blake Shusterman's NPI (1831301779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.