Margo Block, D.O.
NPI 1871672287 · Neurology Physician · Independence, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Margo Block, D.O. is a Neurology Physician provider in Independence, MO (NPI 1871672287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871672287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3868 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
70 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 26 | $167 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 23 | $114 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 21 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$167 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levetiracetam | 160 | 44 |
| Lamotrigine | 67 | 20 |
| Zonisamide | 48 | — |
| Topiramate | 37 | 11 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 33 | 14 |
| Oxcarbazepine | 33 | 12 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 32 | 11 |
| Lacosamide | 32 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$120,783 across 11 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 619 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900Phone: (205) 731-9701
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-04
- Last updated
- 2024-11-18
- Certified
- 2024-11-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margo Block's NPI number?
- Margo Block's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871672287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Margo Block's specialty?
- Margo Block is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Margo Block located?
- Margo Block's practice location on file with NPPES is 19550 E 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057-2358.
- What is Margo Block's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Margo Block is (816) 833-0466.
- Does Margo Block accept Medicare?
- Margo Block is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Margo Block's NPI active?
- Yes — Margo Block's NPI (1871672287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.